Bicknell to run for Congress

Friday, November 4. 2011
Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Hunter Bicknell has reportedly decided to make a run for Congress in the new 9th District. Jackson County frames the southern edge of the district, which is centered around Hall County.

Bicknell has called a meeting to announce his intentions set for Monday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Traditions Clubhouse.

Bicknell has served as Jackson County BOC chairman since 2008 and is a retired businessman.

The two candidates who have announced so far for the Congressional seat are State Rep. Doug Collins and Martha Zoller, a radio talk show host. Collins is reportedly the choice of Gov. Nathan Deal who had previously held the seat.
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#1 Great on 11/04/11 at 10:22 AM [Reply]
So he can mismanage our federal tax dollars on an even larger scale than he has mismanaged our local tax dollars?
#2 Finally a worthy candidate! on 11/04/11 at 06:27 PM [Reply]
Alright! I've always liked Hunter and what he's been able to do at the county level. He's just the kind of conservative leader that we need. Bicknell all the way!
#2.1 Barry Goldwater on 11/04/11 at 07:44 PM [Reply]
Finally,
You should move to Vegas and try being a comedian. Bicknell is only slightly less an ass than the Fletcher man who preceded him.
#2.2 FeaduP on 11/09/11 at 03:49 PM [Reply]
where the H you been? Please go with Hunter go plum outa the county.Go plum outa state Dont come back!! Oh why worry if you go he will spend your gas money.An ya cant get BACK OK BY ME!!!!
#3 Resign on 11/05/11 at 08:19 AM [Reply]
Bicknell needs to resign as the Chairman of the BOC. Once he starts to campaign he will not be worried about county business and he will probably be making more deals to get elected. This way when he doesn't get elected he will not have the BOC job to fall back on.
#3.1 jack on 11/06/11 at 08:13 AM [Reply]
what is this world comming to. can't do the job here and greedy for more.
#4 Tim on 11/05/11 at 12:24 PM [Reply]
'Guess he'll have to run as a democrat, being anti-Second Amendment. That's right Hunter..."We know what you did last summer." When it comes time to cast our ballet, we won't forget either.
#5 he's done on 11/05/11 at 07:18 PM [Reply]
at the BOC. The election for chair and congress are the both next November I believe so this means he is out as BOC chair.

Frankly we need to vote out everyone on the BOC. Not one is in it to represent the people of Jackson.
#6 JustPlainOldBob on 11/05/11 at 08:20 PM [Reply]
As a 5 year Jackson County resident it is disturbing that our county has such an extremely high property tax rate and provides little no real services.

If we could sell our home we would be out of here in a skinny minute. Where in the world do these people spend the money? It is sure not down our way.
#6.1 Good Ol' Bob on 11/06/11 at 04:36 AM [Reply]
It's only high because you recently moved into the county. If you've been here forever your property taxes are much lower. I suggest you do some quick research at http://www.qpublic.net/ga/jackson and then file an appeal at the assessor's office in Jefferson.
#6.1.1 For Real on 11/06/11 at 08:19 AM [Reply]
No, let him move out of here just like he came. All of you newcomers move here and bitch about everything here the minute you get settled in. Move back from whence you came, you will be happy and we will be delighted. Damn if you people haven't ruined a good place to live.
#6.1.1.1 gotealet on 11/08/11 at 05:12 PM [Reply]
And that has what to do with inequitable taxation of real estate?
#6.2 Ashley on 11/08/11 at 07:18 AM [Reply]
Have you ever seen the Courthouse with living quarters for the judges??
#7 Jeff on 11/06/11 at 09:22 AM [Reply]
Shame that you have to drive a Mercedes to attend the meeting for Mr. Bicknell. Oh and you have to hate firearms as well. Mr. Bicknell could care less about the constituents in Jackson Co, he cares about two things, money and golf. As chairman, the budget was never balanced, and the millage rates increase as property values continue to drop. The only reason he runs as a GOP candidate is because of the county. He would fit better with the people in Dekalb or Fulton as far as his political leanings.
#8 Jeff again on 11/06/11 at 09:24 AM [Reply]
and I found it to be humorous that Mr. Bicknell was too much of a coward to attend the meeting in which he proposed to ban the discharge of firearms on one's property. There is a man with no backbone. Perhaps he belongs in Congress...
#9 Randall Garrison on 11/06/11 at 10:21 AM [Reply]
I was born here and lived here but I know what is going on with the county commissioners. It will be interesting to see if Buffington and the Jackson Herald support Bicknell another fiscal conservative? ego ridden non worthy candidate. I always trusted Buffingtom's judgement but he supported Briam (I'll carry the GOP waterbags and do anything to get elected while saying I support the ordinary citizens). I hope not but I wouldn't be surprised. Hunter Bicknell would fit in perfectly with all the other asses in Washington.
#10 concerned taxpayer on 11/06/11 at 10:28 AM [Reply]
so we are supposed to elect a congressman who as BOC chairman let the county manager run wild and spend thousands of dollars without control ?? not a very good steward of our tax dollars. also, he should resign as BOC chairman immediately as he will neglect the county even more as he tries to win this election.
#10.1 Do you think on 11/07/11 at 10:26 AM [Reply]
Did you ever think that the manager did whatever he is being accused of with direction from Bicknell?
#11 AmericanVoter on 11/07/11 at 04:50 PM [Reply]
Oscar Wilde said: "Ambition is the last refuge of failure."

Maybe Pat Bell will decide to take up the torch again?
#12 Looking for Pat Bell II on 11/07/11 at 10:47 PM [Reply]
I'd vote for Pat again but she's served time. Surely this county can find another decent candidate! It's time for somebody to step up.
#13 James Braselton on 11/09/11 at 07:21 AM [Reply]
Tommy Benton for Chairman.
#13.1 randall everett on 11/09/11 at 09:19 PM [Reply]
God knows we'd better find somebody. R. Johnson ain't that person. Not sure Tommy is either.
#14 just 'cause on 11/09/11 at 09:55 PM [Reply]
How about Tom Crow? I think he and Dwain are doing some great things on the Commission. Everybody always says that they long for the days gone by. If we elect him, we can get rid of the County Manager form of government and let him run it the way it needs to be run.
#14.1 FeaduP on 11/09/11 at 10:44 PM [Reply]
How about crow? He does for a few an knows nobody else. He is a hug a thug wanting to keep inmate labor. What a waist GOOD OLD BOY at its best. least move own.If you live out side jeff area you dont get crap. Lets Dont forget he voted to renew BM&KS countract we pay a X county dept. head that workes for BM&K 45.00 a H.R to do what.He knowes we paid 1.7 mill to BM&K in 011.Just cause!! 600.000 to keep the CI open just cause! Look at his real cause. JUST CAUSE!!
#15 Big Joke on 11/10/11 at 05:59 AM [Reply]
That's what Jackson would be if we put Tom Crow in the BOC chair spot. Frankly not one member on the currant BOC should be reelected. Each and everyone feel asleep on their watch and let 5 million dollars go.

Vote the rascals out !
#16 Rasheed Evans on 11/10/11 at 04:25 PM [Reply]
I'm glad that I'm not the only one who feels the same about King Tom and the rest of the commissioners. I voted for Crow the first time but that was a mistake. Here's hoping we can clean house and get commissioners who are concerned about Jackson County and the citizens instead of their own personal agendas and turf as Crow, Smuth, the West Jackson commissioner, etc. are.
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