For
anyone who decides to risk deep-frying a turkey, here’s why you should NEVER
fry a frozen turkey. Be sure it’s
completely thawed. Do not overfill oil (check when cool) and do not place the cooker anywhere near flammable objects--like a house, deck, trees or children:
And
see a more complete list of safety information on this short video:
And
lastly, William Shatner at his weirdest (at least weirdest turkey frying video). This is an actual Public Safety Announcement
done by State Farm last year.
Tonight the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners, replete with several new members, met for several important issues affecting the city and county. Possibly the most heated issue in recent history is the 2011 Tax Revaluation. News broke tonight that Tax Assessor Garret Alexander has submitted his resignation for that position, but will stay on in some other unnamed county position at an undisclosed salary (at least for now). A vote on how to proceed with some actions about what Commissioner Bill James called a "train wreck" of a process was delayed tonight. All agreed to meet next week Tuesday at 3 p.m. to discuss and possibly amend County Manager Harry Jones' recommendations concerning the audit. View this information at these links below: Mecklenburg Revaluation Review Final Report.pdf Cover Letter for Final Report.pdf Mecklenburg County Report Cover.pdf Exhibits for Final Report.pdf County Manager Recommendations on Revaluation Review.pdf
Comments from the dais stated support for review from the State level in Representative Brawley and Speaker of the House Thom Tillis. Others maintain that a "rollback" of the 2011 revaluation that so many want is not permitted by law and will not change. Three-and-a-half hours of discussion did not result in resolution or a vote. Many angry property owners showed up again to voice complaints to the Board.
Under
the VOTER INFORMATION link, choose VIEW MY SAMPLE BALLOT,enter
your address as instructed.The program
will return a list of what your area-specific choices will be, along with your polling
location.
SEE
NORTH CAROLINA STATE & LOCAL CHARLOTTE/MECKLENBURG CANDIDATES
The most recent
gubernatorial debate with Lt. Governor Dalton and Former Charlotte Mayor Pat
McCrory is from October 24th , aired on WRALTV and can be viewed HERE
with indexed comments and questions (could not embed).
A good place to see many State and Local
Candidates is through the non-partisan televised debates sponsored by WTVI and the League of Women voters on PBS.
Links to each individual debate they aired are shown here:
Mecklenburg
County Board of County Commissioners, District 1
Karen Bentley and Keith Bradford
Mecklenburg
County Board of County Commissioners, District 5
Paula
Harvey and Matthew Ridenhour
County Commission At Large
Pat Cotham (D), Trevor M. Fuller(D),
Michael Hobbs (R), James Peterson (R), Wayne Powers (R), Jason Bateman (L) (not in debate, also running: Kim Michele Ratliff, (D))
NC Senate District 38
Joel Ford & Richard Rivette
NC House District 88
Martha Alexander & Rob Bryan
NC House District 92
Robin Bradford & Charles Jeter
US House District 9
Robert Pittenger & Jennifer Roberts
US House District 12
Jack Brosch & Mel Watt
JUDGES
CONTROL MUCH, HAVE LONG TERMS
As
you are deciding all your election choices, note especially the lengthy terms
for judges’ seats. Many people don’t take
the time to research or vote for judges, but these are people making decisions
about your life every day, whether you ever encounter a court house or
not. They rule in civil court matters if
law suits become an issue. And if you care
about crime, sentencing decisions, court efficiency matters, and other
important justice issues, judges are the last foothold of the legal
system. Find out who these people are
before you elect them or let them stay in office. Find voting guides and recommendations, as
well as reading articles about their past decisions.
AT-LARGE
CANDIDATES SERVE EVERYONE
Don’t
forget, too, the At-Large Board of County Commissioner Representatives will
serve every person in Mecklenburg County, regardless of your
location. Make sure you choose those
who have worked hardest to earn that position, met with the County, and match
your values and goals for Mecklenburg County (don’t forget those tax
revaluations—and how the money is being spent).
. . . . .
Educate
yourself, family and friends about all candidates.
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