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Crow says Bicknell tried to backpedal on reservoir lawsuit

Wednesday, June 27. 2012

Jackson County Board of Commissioners chairman candidate Tom Crow accused incumbent Hunter Bicknell of trying to get the board to backpedal from a lawsuit the county has against the Upper Oconee Basin Authority. Crow, who currently serves District 1 on the BOC, brought the issue to light during a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson and said if Bicknell had been successful, it would have cost the county millions of dollars. Crow said Saturday that Bicknell’s move to throw in the towel on the lawsuit was one of the reasons he decided to run for the chairman’s office. But Bicknell defended the action and said the offer was a proposed compromise.

For the full story, see the June 27 issue of The Jackson Herald.

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#1 okay on 06/27/12 at 01:05 PM [Reply]

Hunter has lot's of explaining to do.
When former GOP flunky Ron Johnson stands in the parking lot screaming about Tom Crow and making a complete a of himself as he supports Hunter, I find it strange. I think all the normal people have walked away from Hunter.

#1.1 Former ? on 06/27/12 at 04:24 PM [Reply]

Former GOP flunky????????

#2 Mud on 06/27/12 at 02:21 PM [Reply]

Hunter is a boob for all the crap he keeps doing but Tom Crow is turning into a bigger boob for all the mudslinging he is doing in this election.

A law suit that has been going on I believe 5 years and someone tried to settle and not keep paying blood sucking lawyers... Gasp ! Shock !

I won't vote for Hunter Tom but your trying too hard and look like a fool in the process.

#2.1 morninginamerica on 06/27/12 at 09:29 PM [Reply]

Hey Mud,
I don't think what Tom is doing is mud-slinging. I for one am glad we have someone like Tom who is willing to stand for us and keep keen oversight of our county business and finances. With Tom I know we don't have to worry about the county impinging on our second amendment rights. With Tom I know and can trust him for sound financial judgement. Hunter has never explained himself why he chose to run for Congress and then quit. Thanks Hunter for your service as chairman but after this election you'll have plenty of time for the fairways and greens at Traditions, maybe a tryout for the Senior Open or Champions Tour?

#3 morninginamerica on 06/27/12 at 09:05 PM [Reply]

I won't call Hunter a boob, but is actions the past 2 years as chairman have been puzzling and his confusing running/not running for congress was shameful. He certainly is not a role model for my daughter in showing how stick to something you believe in.

#3.1 morninginamerica on 06/27/12 at 09:16 PM [Reply]

You have to ask yourself a key question in the upper oconee basin lawsuit. What did Hunter seek to gain and from whom in dropping the lawsuit? This water issue will not be solved by a 'study' in exchange for the lawsuit. And our imperial government, the EPA, Corps of Engineering and other over-burdening regulations of our state and local government does make it necessary to use lawyers and fight lawsuits to untangle and resolve. Again, what was Hunter personally getting in exchange for asking the board to drop the lawsuit?

#3.1.1 answer is simple on 06/28/12 at 05:07 AM [Reply]

Hunter was running for congress and needed support for the position... at the time he was willing to sell out Jackson to move up the ladder.

2 + 2 = 4

#3.1.1.1 check your math on 06/28/12 at 08:01 AM [Reply]

Barrow, Oconee, and the vast majority of Clarke are not in the same congressional district as Jackson so you are 0 for 3 on your sellout theory.

#4 JustPlainOldBob on 06/28/12 at 06:28 PM [Reply]

Both of these windbags needs to get out of the local government. Crowe retire or go fishing either one. You are pitiful for our district.

#5 morninginamerica on 06/28/12 at 10:48 PM [Reply]

Hey Bob
you sound pretty bitter, Tom is the right man for chairman of our county commission. Sitting on the couch compaining won't do any good.
Suggest you get on Romney's website and contribute or volunteer, may do you some good.

#6 nobodytovotefor on 06/29/12 at 11:25 AM [Reply]

First time ever there was no one to vote for. Not even the devil you know. Crowe should tread lightly as to who he accuses. Most of what he says is twisted to suit him, no matter who he hurts. Bicknell is not far behind.

#7 morninginamerica on 07/01/12 at 02:47 PM [Reply]

hey Nobodytovotefor,
Despite what you say, there is a choice for our next BOC Chairman and it is Tom Crow. I am thankful that Tom has not tread lightly when it has come to issues effecting hard-earned tax payer money. With Tom we can be confident that we will have strong financial management, sound & experienced judgement and good stewardship of tax payer money. Vote for Tom Crow as our next BOC Chairman. I suggest if you don't like the current candidates then throw your hat in ring or encourage and support someone that you like. Not sure if you remember, but you are free to do so. What a wonderful country we live in, eh?

#8 voteout the incumb on 07/01/12 at 03:46 PM [Reply]

Hunter and Chas were campaigning together yesterday. I guess they just finished their golf game with Clerici and went to the festival.

#9 JustPlainOldBob on 07/01/12 at 11:01 PM [Reply]

Wish neither one would run. It is time for a mass retirement of the good ole boys and get someone in who CARES. I mean cares about the good of county.

Ole Crow want even respond if you write to him.

Public servant. Let me laugh.

#10 morninginamerica on 07/02/12 at 02:12 PM [Reply]

Hey old Bob,
Tom does respond to his calls and emails. Despite your bitterness and cynical opinion Tom will be our next BOC chairman. Be thankful we have people like Tom willing to step up and lead this county. He will be sure our tax dollars are spent wisely. He cares about this county and will fix the problems created by the current chairman.

#11 JustPlainOldBob on 07/02/12 at 07:03 PM [Reply]

Hey moringinamerica- Is good ole Tom going to fix the horse farm drainage for the 5th time and finishing landscaping the pasture on Jackson Trail?

He has never answered 1 of my nice inquiries.

Just a good ole boy......theme song.

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