FOLLOW THE MONEY

The Charlotte Observer ran an article in the August 2, 2007 edition of the Neighbors of Union County. The article "Developer backs PAC in Indian Trail races." The so called non partisan group called ITCFP, now sporting three of the 5 candidates running for Council. In the Mayor's race endorsed the incumbent Mayor for another term. Not surprising 2 of the 3 candidates are officers in the PAC though I believe one is moving to the background with the addition of Mr. Rubin who had signed up to run for council but has quit the race to join the PAC. I have to admire the PAC and their organizational skills.
The story goes to tell that out of the $3,500 dollars raised, $3,000 has come from developer related donations. You don't have to be a rocket scientest to see where loyalties are going to possibly lie in the future? I am sure if asked about loyalty they will tell you as the developer backed incumbent Mayor stated .."she has made no promises to anyone in exchange for donations". Ok so lets just assume she and the 3 headed hydra will do whats right for the town, doesn't seem to be a solid footing to start a foundation with though?
The group of Candidates being supported by the PAC have a main idea in common. They all believe that from their perch atop of the crowd they know what is best for the town. As they look down upon everyone and everything making their criticisms of the people that are also doing what they believe to be correct. Dean Harrell stated, "she believes in her heart she's doing what's best for Indian Trail." I think everyone up there in their hearts are doing what they believe to be best for Indian Trail. Just like the previous council. Do I believe this council or previous councils have done things right all the time? NO. It would be an impossibility. You will never make everyone happy. Abuses from the past will rear their ugly head again if the PAC controls the elections. ALL DECISIONS, PROJECTS, CONCERNS WILL COME THROUGH THE PAC. THE DECISIONS WILL BE MADE BEFORE ANY OF THEM WALK IN THE DOOR FOR THE MEETING. NO INDEPENDENT THINKING WILL BE IDENTIFIABLE.
It is a serious matter, thankfully the citizens of the town have a chance to avoid such a situation by voting for independent people not the like minded PAC candidates.
Follow the money. See who stands to benefit from a PAC sweep. Outside of the Mayor, what has any of the candidates done for the town???? Don't just listen to the sound bites candidates are throwing out there...ask them for details. See if they know what they are talking about or are they just being coached. Above all, get out and VOTE!!! One way or the other this election will change Indian Trail forever and you need to be part of it.