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While every election is important, so many voters don't research, or sometimes even bother to check their ballot in, local elections. We hope each of you will vote Tuesday, no matter how you mark your ballots. Here are our picks on some pivotal local spots:
State:
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court - Bob Vance. Vance is a man of integrity; his opponent Roy Moore is a grandstander who cares only for himself.
Lauderdale County:
Probate Judge - William Smith. William is a practicing attorney with vast experience in service to his community and local causes.
Commission Chair - Quinton Hanson. Quinton owns a successful local business, and do we really need another term for Dewey Mitchell, the man Sam Pendleton has called the worst probate judge Lauderdale County has ever had? Quinton has promised more transparency in county government. Now that will be refreshing.
Commissioner District 1 - Roger Garner. Roger is a level headed businessman who promises not to use this office for personal vendettas.
Commissioner District 2 - Joe Hackworth. Joe is not aligned with any cliques and promises to bring a breath of educated fresh air to county government.
Superintendent of Education - Jennifer Gray. Jennifer not only has the best interest of the county school system at heart, she also has the "pieces of paper" to make her the best choice.
Colbert County:
Probate Judge - Daniel Rosser. Daniel is a practicing attorney. Jim Bonner has many good points, but no legal education and until only recently resided outside Colbert County.
Commissioner District 5: Tommy Oswalt. Tommy is a local businessman with no apparent hidden agenda.
Franklin County:
Probate Judge - Barry Moore. Barry has served well the past five years. His opponent failed to show up for the NWSCC sponsored debate. Connie Green has run more on the record of her late husband than on the platform of her vision for Franklin County.
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We continue to receive questions and comments concerning Autumn Marie Wood, the confessed killer of 14 year-old Brooklyn Ann Hollins. Therefore, we're republishing some facts of the case, along with some educated guesses concerning her fate.
Fact - Wood was denied juvenile status and will be tried as an adult.
Fact - Wood is charged with only Felony Murder. She cannot receive either the death penalty or a sentence of Life Without Parole.
Prediction: The Lauderdale County District Attorney's office will give the jury the option of convicting Wood of Manslaughter. In this way, there is a greater chance Wood will not go free.
Fact: If convicted of Manslaughter, Wood will almost certainly receive the maximum of 15 years. Since it is a Class B felony, she will complete her sentence in five years (assuming good behavior) and also be eligible for parole in 20 months.
Fact: If convicted of Felony Murder, Wood will be eligible for parole after 10 years--sooner if she has support from community and competent attorneys.
Prediction: We're giving 51-49 odds that Wood will be convicted of Manslaughter.
Shoalanda
A comment about the Colbert County Probate Judge race. When Tommy Crosslin's reserve unit was called up for duty in Iraq, the County Commission appointed his wife Keb to the office while he was gone I think for 18 months. Apparently they didn't see the need for a law degree.
ReplyDeleterosedalegardens, Crosslin may have his degree but he never passed the bar. Makes you wonder.
ReplyDeleteWhy Jennifer Gray? It's my understanding that she doesn't have her doctorate yet. Marty Mosley does! Just thought I had to put that out there since you mentioned she "has the "pieces of paper" to make her the best choice."
Did Crosslin attempt to take the bar exam and fail?
DeleteJennifer Gray is not part of a clique as so many in Lauderdale County education are. No matter who wins, there will be enough housecleaning to give them second thoughts...if they choose to attempt it.