By Walter Petty Siler City, NC – You may have seen attack ads about my time on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, accusing me of missing meetings while still being paid. There are those who would have you believe…
Siler City, NC – Former County Commissioner, local business owner, and lifelong resident of Siler City announced his candidacy for NC House District 54 today. Walter has spent the majority of his career working in and for the Agricultural industry…
by Tom Glendinning Pittsboro, NC – Notes on the Chatham County Board of Commissioner’s meeting Monday night, May 6. I have not attended many since the new regime took over. After hearing the budget rationalizations, I know why. Items that…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Republican Party sent their recommended replacement for Commissioner Walter Petty to the Board of Commissioners on Monday, April 29. The text of that recommendation is below Chairman Dasher – The Chatham County Republican Party…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham county commissioner Walter Petty took the opportunity to talk to some Chatham County citizens at a gathering in Pittsboro on Saturday afternoon, June 23. He talked about Chatham County business opportunities, zoning, the magasites and several…
By Raymond Gastwaite Pittsboro, NC – Since zoning is such a hot issue in the county, here is a timeline (based on public records at chathamnc.org) of what has transpired to date. March 2014: Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Bock…
by Mark Stinson Siler City, NC – I read Mike Fox’s Chatham Chatlist post and I totally agree with him and I think everyone needs to realize the state has more control over what we do than we often know.…
By Mike Fox Pittsboro, NC – Claire Linker wrote in the last Chatham Chatlist: “I have heard that Mike Cross works across the aisle, but he lost our vote when he voted with the Republicans to allow Duke Power to…
by Mike Fox Pittsboro, NC – When discussing the issue of coal ash in Chatham County, it’s important to understand the reality of our situation. Keep in mind these facts: 1. Our governor is a former Duke Energy executive 2.…
By Brian Bock Pittsboro, NC – While most of us were spending time with family and friends over the holidays and not paying attention to politics, our commissioners unfortunately were hard at work. After watching the videos of last few…