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My email to city council candidate Rich Hartman: “Rich, re a ‘conspiracy theories’ conversation we had a few months ago: are you willing to on the record stating that if you are elected, and if the mayor resigns, you will NOT accept the position?” Hartman’s answer: “I will not apply.  I wouldn’t be comfortable enoughContinue reading “Rumor buster II: Hartman responds”

In a town that pretty much runs on rumors, this is a doozy: Mayor Crystal Dingler is buying (or has already bought!) a house “out of town” and, after “her people” are elected in November, plans to resign and have her hand-picked person (rhymes with “itchy dart, man”) replace her. Even 1,500 miles away, I’veContinue reading “Rumor buster: The mayor resign-and-replace conspiracy theory”

My view, from 1,500 miles away: After further review (sparked by an interesting phone call)…I won’t be using that other phrase to describe the “Three on a Sign” candidates. It was not intended to be derogatory, but, yeah, it’s a bit snarky… *Hopefully, you are ENJOYING local politics season! The chance to get educated, seeContinue reading “My thoughts on “Three on a Sign” and other stuff”

Audio of the Sept. 22 debate featuring the two candidates (Noble is challenging Conniry’s seat): https://www.dropbox.com/s/zqh50pwlbq1dcx9/City%20Council%20Pos.%201%20Debate%20%40%20Lions%20-%20Conniry%20v.%20Noble%209-22-21.MP3?dl=1

What inspired you to run for this position? Ocean Shores is growing extremely fast, the next four years is critical to have a council that can work together and move the city forward for the next 20 years. We need to make decisions and not just have listening sessions without deciding. List three goals youContinue reading “Firefighter answers: Eric Noble”

What inspired you to run for this position? The people. Those I have represented for four years. Working in collaboration with the citizens to understand their needs, we have begun to make some important changes. With an increased population, changing demographics, it will be an honor to serve younger families and professionals as well asContinue reading “Firefighter answers: Susan Conniry”

If so, I will stop using it, and instead use something like, “The three candidates who are on signs together.”

Patric Hayes is running against Rich Hartman for Ocean Shores City Council Position 7. After seeing who the OS firefighters union gave their stamp of approval to (“The Three Amigos”: Hartman, Lisa Scott and Eric Noble), I asked each candidate to forward their answers. Here’s what Hayes answered:  “I chose not to answer the UnionContinue reading “Hayes to firefighters: “Take this survey and …””

Anyone surprised?