According to her financial disclosure, Courtney Rogers has received donations from Merrol Hyde and Anthony Holt, two of the County leaders who repeatedly stand in the way of increased funding for our schools. Joining these two, Bob Pospisil, another school funding opponent, also has donated to Rogers.
She earlier received a $400 contribution from Jerry Stone, another frequent critic of school funding.
This fact might be of interest to voters making a decision before Election Day -- Rogers has a base of support that includes the NRA in Washington, DC and the most ardent local opponents of a fully-funded school budget.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Maggart Takes on Memphis
She's not happy that they can use photo library cards to vote. TN Report has her story.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Aldermanic Money Chase
Or, the story about how County Commissioners Freels, Stone, Pospisil, and Hyde are trying to beat Paul Goode in his race for Alderman...
Looks like Monte Green benefits from animosity among certain County Commissioners and Comm. Paul Goode, also a Hendersonville Alderman.
In other races, Scott Sprouse appears a safe bet for re-election and has been a solid alderman through two terms.
Kee Bryan-McCormick is running strong, but then so is her opponent, Darrel Woodcock -- Woodcock's support comes from the tea party crowd and an early fundraiser included mayoral candidate Tommy Elsten, tea party State Rep. candidate Courtney Rogers, and tea party School Board member Vanessa Silkwood.
Look for new faces to greet the next Mayor -- likely Foster or Elsten, but possibly Steve Brown. Certainly, it won't be Garry Forsythe, rumored to be in consideration for a top post in the "new" Foster administration.
Looks like Monte Green benefits from animosity among certain County Commissioners and Comm. Paul Goode, also a Hendersonville Alderman.
In other races, Scott Sprouse appears a safe bet for re-election and has been a solid alderman through two terms.
Kee Bryan-McCormick is running strong, but then so is her opponent, Darrel Woodcock -- Woodcock's support comes from the tea party crowd and an early fundraiser included mayoral candidate Tommy Elsten, tea party State Rep. candidate Courtney Rogers, and tea party School Board member Vanessa Silkwood.
Look for new faces to greet the next Mayor -- likely Foster or Elsten, but possibly Steve Brown. Certainly, it won't be Garry Forsythe, rumored to be in consideration for a top post in the "new" Foster administration.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Foster Takes Money Lead into Home Stretch
It seems Scott Foster has the most money remaining in the final days of the Mayor's race.
Steve Brown is next, followed by Tommy Elsten -- who has clearly spent heavily on yard signs and bumper stickers.
Faux candidate Garry Forsythe is far behind, with numbers indicating he is less than serious, despite being a really, really nice guy.
Steve Brown is next, followed by Tommy Elsten -- who has clearly spent heavily on yard signs and bumper stickers.
Faux candidate Garry Forsythe is far behind, with numbers indicating he is less than serious, despite being a really, really nice guy.
Textbooks vs. Teachers?
According to County Commissioner Jerry Stone, Sumner County can afford EITHER textbooks or teachers, but NOT both.
That's the essence of his comments after a recent County Commission workshop on school funding.
The County Commission is to be commended for finally digging in to the details of how school budgets work. The workshop, instigated by Commission Chair Merrol Hydge and presented by the County Technical Assistance Service from UT, gave Commissioners information on the BEP (the state's school funding formula) and local allocations.
At meeting's end, however, Stone (the vice-chair of the budget committee) found fault with the School Board for allocating some BEP funds for teachers and then asking the Commission to fund textbooks.
He then pointed out that the Commission gave the schools extra money for books. The reality is that the Commission used accounting gimmicks to move some money from capital funds (thus preventing needed improvements at schools like Gallatin High School and Hendersonville High School) to allow them to be used for books. Thus, no new money was "given" to schools as Stone suggested.
He further failed to explain the utility of textbooks provided to students without teachers to offer instruction. Or, perhaps he wants the Board of Education to continue providing teachers but not giving those teachers the resources they need to best educate students?
That's the essence of his comments after a recent County Commission workshop on school funding.
The County Commission is to be commended for finally digging in to the details of how school budgets work. The workshop, instigated by Commission Chair Merrol Hydge and presented by the County Technical Assistance Service from UT, gave Commissioners information on the BEP (the state's school funding formula) and local allocations.
At meeting's end, however, Stone (the vice-chair of the budget committee) found fault with the School Board for allocating some BEP funds for teachers and then asking the Commission to fund textbooks.
He then pointed out that the Commission gave the schools extra money for books. The reality is that the Commission used accounting gimmicks to move some money from capital funds (thus preventing needed improvements at schools like Gallatin High School and Hendersonville High School) to allow them to be used for books. Thus, no new money was "given" to schools as Stone suggested.
He further failed to explain the utility of textbooks provided to students without teachers to offer instruction. Or, perhaps he wants the Board of Education to continue providing teachers but not giving those teachers the resources they need to best educate students?
Jackson Says Opponent "Bought and Paid For"
The 45th District State House race has been relatively quiet. Courtney Rogers won an upset victory in the primary over incumbent Debra Maggart. Jeanette Jackson is the Democratic nominee. The two have not made much noise and only put out a smattering of signs.
But, Jackson recently sent out a press release attacking Rogers for a campaign funded by DC-based special interest groups.
Here's the text:
45th District State House candidate Jeanette Jackson today touted her independence from special interests as voters began heading to the polls in early voting.
“I’m not owned or paid for by any interest group,” Jackson said. “Voters should know that I’m independent and will go to Nashville to fight for them. On the other hand, my opponent won her primary because of Washington-based special interest money. My campaign’s not about money, it’s about putting people first.
Jackson noted that a Washington-based special interest group spent heavily over the summer to support Courtney Rogers’ successful primary campaign. She said that means Rogers will owe them should she win the General Election.
“She’s bought and paid for, plain and simple,” Jackson said. “You’ve got someone vying to represent us who is a single-issue, special interest candidate. We deserve better. I haven’t taken PAC or special interest money. I won’t anyone any favors after the election. My only focus will be on serving the voters of the 45th District.
Jackson said that as the next state representative for the 45th District, she’ll focus on two important issues: Schools and jobs.
“We deserve excellent schools and investments in education,” Jackson said. “We also need someone who is committed to fighting to bring jobs to Tennessee and Sumner County. I’ve worked 30 years in our schools and I will fight every day for new jobs and opportunity in Sumner County.”
But, Jackson recently sent out a press release attacking Rogers for a campaign funded by DC-based special interest groups.
Here's the text:
45th District State House candidate Jeanette Jackson today touted her independence from special interests as voters began heading to the polls in early voting.
“I’m not owned or paid for by any interest group,” Jackson said. “Voters should know that I’m independent and will go to Nashville to fight for them. On the other hand, my opponent won her primary because of Washington-based special interest money. My campaign’s not about money, it’s about putting people first.
Jackson noted that a Washington-based special interest group spent heavily over the summer to support Courtney Rogers’ successful primary campaign. She said that means Rogers will owe them should she win the General Election.
“She’s bought and paid for, plain and simple,” Jackson said. “You’ve got someone vying to represent us who is a single-issue, special interest candidate. We deserve better. I haven’t taken PAC or special interest money. I won’t anyone any favors after the election. My only focus will be on serving the voters of the 45th District.
Jackson said that as the next state representative for the 45th District, she’ll focus on two important issues: Schools and jobs.
“We deserve excellent schools and investments in education,” Jackson said. “We also need someone who is committed to fighting to bring jobs to Tennessee and Sumner County. I’ve worked 30 years in our schools and I will fight every day for new jobs and opportunity in Sumner County.”
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