This is Viewpoints for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015
Betsy the best choice
In the upcoming election for Warner Robins City Council, Post 4, I urge the voters to cast their ballot for Betsy Loiacono. I have worked with Betsy for two years at the District Attorney's Office in Macon. There is one clear way to describe Betsy: When she says she will do something, she does it. Betsy is one of the most consistent, reliable and talented people I have ever worked with.
On my cases she works primarily with elderly and disabled victims. The compassion and strength she provides to them in those frightening times is beyond comparison. She listens, and she responds. I have no doubt she will do the same for the citizens of Warner Robins.
Having worked closely with Betsy, I can say with confidence that she is the absolute best choice for Post 4, and I urge the voters to choose her.
— Will Johnson
Assistant District Attorney
Macon Judicial Circuit
Macon
Loiacono for positive change
As a lifelong resident of Warner Robins, I am endorsing Betsy Loiacono for Post 4 Warner Robins City Council. Betsy is a longtime resident of Warner Robins. She is married to Maj. Charlie Loiacono, who has served our country for over 20 years. They are the proud parents of four sons.
Living by her personal motto, "Service before self," you can be assured she will serve Post 4 as well as all of Warner Robins with deep dedication and vote her true convictions.
Betsy is compassionate to all citizens including veterans and working and listening to their needs as well as their wishes. Promises made without actions are regrets, and as elected officials we have an obligation to do the people's business as well as keeping our promises. Betsy has the experience and genuine ability to bring the citizens of Warner Robins back together again for the betterment of everyone, not just special interest groups.
Betsy will be the voice of Post 4. No one will be a stranger, and she will always be ready to listen. An active representative with integrity who believes every voice matters will be available to you. Of most importance, Betsy will be an accountable public steward of taxpayers' money and see that it is spent in accordance to the authorizing ordinance. All expenditures as well as balances and projects are and always have been public information.
Betsy has a desire to make our council eligible for the esteemed title given by the state of Georgia: A city of ethics. In the past, Warner Robins has not qualified for the award. Betsy will be an advocate and friend to the residents of Post 4, as well as serving all citizens of Warner Robins for a better life for everyone.
She will vote her convictions for the good will for all. In order to move forward and embrace positive change, Warner Robins needs Betsy Loiacono.
— Joe Musselwhite
Warner Robins
Support the E-SPLOST
The 2015 E-SPLOST is the only thing on the Nov. 3 ballot in Macon-Bibb County, and it is essential that folks take the time to vote in favor of the continuation of the E-SPLOST. Maintaining and upgrading the Bibb County school district's buildings, grounds and technology is an on-going process that requires substantial financial investment.
The $185 million the E-SPLOST will generate over the next five years will create a new high school/middle school campus, build a new elementary school, provide playground equipment and install air conditioning in 18 schools. It will upgrade classroom technology and security, provide fine arts and athletic equipment, renovate athletic fields and gymnasiums, and will begin to address some of the abandoned school properties that blight our community.
Since 2000 the E-SPLOST has invested nearly $500 million in our schools and has helped to provide a better place for over 24,000 students to learn each year. And don't forget that this is a school district with nationally recognized schools like Alexander II Magnet School — a 2015 Blue Ribbon School that was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an exemplary high performing school. Visit the school district's website to see what has been accomplished with E-SPLOST funding since 2000 and what is planned for the future, and then go out and vote to support the 2015 E-SPLOST.
— Brad Belo
Macon
Support the incumbents
Warner Robins needs to re-elect the existing incumbent City Council persons Carolyn Robbins, Mike Davis and Tim Thomas. We have a good-working mayor and council now. They have represented Warner Robins in doing things for the city and its citizens. Your continued support for these fine council persons would be much appreciated.
— Ted and Barbara Waddle
Warner Robins
For the record
Planned Parenthood clinics perform abortions. Crisis pregnancy centers perform anti-abortions. In every aspect I judge the latter to be superior to the former. And just to go on the record, under no circumstances will I vote for Donald Trump for president of these United States.
— Don Sweat
Macon
This story was originally published October 31, 2015 at 7:44 PM with the headline "This is Viewpoints for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 ."