City Council Elections: Spotlight on Jason Campbell
In the pack of 12 candidates running for Lynchburg City Council elections. We have previously told you how Chuck Gammon has separated himself from the crowd.
Now, there is another candidate we think is worth your attention. Jason Campbell is another person running for City office who is making his stands on issues clear, and they mostly involve reducing the tax burden on Lynchburg City residents.
On his website, Lynchburg Tax Reform.com, Jason has made it clear what he considers has gone wrong with the present city council. Here are some of examples from his website:
The average Lynchburg household pays roughly $575 MORE in annual taxes than four years ago thus rekindling a debate about the booming city's affordability.
$575 MORE IN YEARLY TAXES FOR THE AVERAGE LYNCHBURG FAMILY!
MORE TAX INCREASES & SPENDING IN 2005!
Utility Consumption Tax Electric - INCREASED
Franchise License Tax Cablevision - INCREASED
Right of Ways Fees- INCREASED
Utility Tax Cellular - INCREASED
Tobacco Tax - INCREASED
Probate Tax - INCREASED
Bank Stock Taxes - INCREASED
Inspection Permit Fee Building - INCREASED
Jason Campbell is running on a platform to reduce city taxes. Since 2001 the city budget has increased by 250 percent (Also see). Its time to reign in that horse that has gone wild.
Most current members of city council who are running for city council are speaking in platitudes, and talking like the old southern that admires how well the old light bulb worked. They are blinded to the tax burden that they have put on you. And do not understand the need for a new light.
So far, two of the twelve candidates are speaking out, making their positions clear and providing an interactive format on their websites for your input.
We are not really seeing this from the other candidates. They are speaking in broad terms, and are apparently relying on name recognition. I am sorry to say, but when I hear their names I associate it with the spend and tax policies of the present city council.
We can have a leaner more effective city government, it is going to take some work, and some new ideas. So far, Jason Campbell and Chuck Gammon are speaking out. Is Lynchburg ready to listen?
posted by B O B @ 12:16 PM
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Hi Larry, when I say that the only candidates that are making clear their stand on issues, I am talking about the degree they are being specific. I stand by that statement. Both Jason Campbell and Chuck Gammon are outlining their positions in detail.
Others are not, and speaking in generalities. It’s easy to talk in terms that I am in favor of improving the school system, or I want to continue the revitalization effort, but those are just feel good statements.
Where is the meat of their position? Tell me the details.
It is true that Rob Jarvis, TEXTJoan Foster, and Joe Freeman have websites. But I do not see them addressing the issues, other than some broad statements.
People in Lynchburg want answers about how their taxes are being spent, and why they are so high? They want to know why the services are poor and they are paying more for them.
In July of 2004 the city did an opinion poll of residents to rate their local government. Instead of paying attention to the results the city council ignored it completely. We do not have a responsive city council and it is time for a change.
By the way Joan Foster's website is not on The News and Advance.
Hi Larry, I did provide a link in the article above to the News and Advance article. Perhaps you missed it, but it is connected to the statement:
"Most current members of city council who are running for city council are speaking in platitudes..."
I expect it to be an interesting month also.
Thanks again for the comments.
Just one added note. Joan Foster's website and James Coleman's website were added to the News and Advance, after my original post was written. The News and Advance just posted these within the last couple of hours.
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