Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
16 September 2006: Well, yard signs are starting to go out. Better get'em soon! Plans are underway for two forums in October, dates still tentative. I'll post when they are confirmed. I'm spending this week again meeting with all the "movers and shakers", including: Phil Noblett (town attorney), Karen Rennich with the Regional Planning Agency, and the town building inspector. In addition, I'm planning to drop into meetings by Alexian Auxiliary and Newcomer's (where my wife, Snoda is a former President). This coming weekend is my daughter's birthday and we've got family coming in, so probably won't be campaigning much, but contact me if you need me!
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Saturday, September 16, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council 13 September, 2006: Well, I said October 17 was tentative, but I got ahead of myself and I apologize. I don't know what date the candidate forum is going to be and it was presumptuous of me to publicize a tentative date. When the date is official, I will re-post it, but not until. I promise!
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
12 September, 2006 - A clarification and addendum to the below blog: While 4 councilpersons are on the recall ballot, 2 of them are not running for re-election and will be off the council either way. Only 2 would be taken off the council.
Finally, I forgot to mention that there is a candidate forum tentatively set for Tuesday, October 17 at the MACC. This has not been officially approved, but keep your eyes and ears open. I am hoping (and believe the other candidates are, too) for at least 2 separate forums. In the past, Alexian Village has sponsored one and I hope this tradition continues. If not, I hope that the MACC will sponsor both.
Finally, I forgot to mention that there is a candidate forum tentatively set for Tuesday, October 17 at the MACC. This has not been officially approved, but keep your eyes and ears open. I am hoping (and believe the other candidates are, too) for at least 2 separate forums. In the past, Alexian Village has sponsored one and I hope this tradition continues. If not, I hope that the MACC will sponsor both.
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
12 September, 2006 - Well, we had our campaign kick-off yesterday and it went great. We invited our friends and neighbors to an open house. We discussed issues, had snacks and drinks and caught up with some friends we hadn't seen in awhile. We distributed yard signs, signed up volunteers and collected some contributions. I must say I was gratified that my entire neighborhood has my signs out (except one family who was out of town)!
Speaking of yard signs, if you want one please contact me and I'll take care of it.
Monday night I went to the Town Council meeting which was well attended. I was again reminded that, as important as the zoning issues on Shackleford Ridge Rd. are, the new council will face many other issues including annexation of Fox Run and Windtree, maintianing our infrastructure, supporting our excellent town institutions such as the library and playhouse and continuing to improve our excellent police, fire and EMS departments who were honored on this 5th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.
I want to again state that I oppose this recall vote which will now apparently be on the ballot. The next council will have a majority of new members. While there may be disagreement with and opposition to the zoning changes voted by the current council, I don't believe any of them are corrupt or self-serving. Only two of the next council are available for recall. As we confront the many issues before the council, I think it would be difficult for the town to move forward with 5 all new members and to lose the knowledge and continuity of the 2 continuing members. I urge everyone to oppose the current recall and to work with the new council to find ways to support the town's vision of well-controlled, well-managed environmentally sustainable growth.
12 September, 2006 - Well, we had our campaign kick-off yesterday and it went great. We invited our friends and neighbors to an open house. We discussed issues, had snacks and drinks and caught up with some friends we hadn't seen in awhile. We distributed yard signs, signed up volunteers and collected some contributions. I must say I was gratified that my entire neighborhood has my signs out (except one family who was out of town)!
Speaking of yard signs, if you want one please contact me and I'll take care of it.
Monday night I went to the Town Council meeting which was well attended. I was again reminded that, as important as the zoning issues on Shackleford Ridge Rd. are, the new council will face many other issues including annexation of Fox Run and Windtree, maintianing our infrastructure, supporting our excellent town institutions such as the library and playhouse and continuing to improve our excellent police, fire and EMS departments who were honored on this 5th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.
I want to again state that I oppose this recall vote which will now apparently be on the ballot. The next council will have a majority of new members. While there may be disagreement with and opposition to the zoning changes voted by the current council, I don't believe any of them are corrupt or self-serving. Only two of the next council are available for recall. As we confront the many issues before the council, I think it would be difficult for the town to move forward with 5 all new members and to lose the knowledge and continuity of the 2 continuing members. I urge everyone to oppose the current recall and to work with the new council to find ways to support the town's vision of well-controlled, well-managed environmentally sustainable growth.
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
12 September, 2006
Well, our campaign kick-off went great. Sunday, Sept. 10, we had an open house for friends and neighbors. I saw people I hadn't seen in quite a while. We handed out yard signs and collected contributions and generally had a fun afternoon.
Speaking of yard signs, they are available. If anyone wants one in their yard, contact me and I'll arrange it.
Monday night I went to the Town Council meeting. It emphasized again that, as important as the development issues on Shackleford Ridge Road are, there will be many other issues confronting the next Council, including annexation of Fox Run and Windtree, continuing to improve our town infrastructure, providing for some of our great town institutions such as the library and the playhouse and continuing to improve our police, fire and EMS departments.
As many of you know, I oppose the recall efforts. Regardless of your feelings on the re-zoning vote, I don't feel that any current council members were acting in a corrupt or self-serving manner. There will be a new majority on the council, but I don't think it would serve the town well to have 5 new members and to lose the continuity and knowledge of the continuing 2 councilpersons. I urge everyone to oppose the recall and work with the new council to do what is necessary to support our Town's vision of well-controlled, well-managed growth.
12 September, 2006
Well, our campaign kick-off went great. Sunday, Sept. 10, we had an open house for friends and neighbors. I saw people I hadn't seen in quite a while. We handed out yard signs and collected contributions and generally had a fun afternoon.
Speaking of yard signs, they are available. If anyone wants one in their yard, contact me and I'll arrange it.
Monday night I went to the Town Council meeting. It emphasized again that, as important as the development issues on Shackleford Ridge Road are, there will be many other issues confronting the next Council, including annexation of Fox Run and Windtree, continuing to improve our town infrastructure, providing for some of our great town institutions such as the library and the playhouse and continuing to improve our police, fire and EMS departments.
As many of you know, I oppose the recall efforts. Regardless of your feelings on the re-zoning vote, I don't feel that any current council members were acting in a corrupt or self-serving manner. There will be a new majority on the council, but I don't think it would serve the town well to have 5 new members and to lose the continuity and knowledge of the continuing 2 councilpersons. I urge everyone to oppose the recall and work with the new council to do what is necessary to support our Town's vision of well-controlled, well-managed growth.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
Paul Hendricks for Signal Mtn. Town Council
Well, there's some big news on the campaign trail... FSU beat MIAMI! And by a field goal no less! Sorry, but just had to get that out. I heard that other team up the road a piece had a good weekend, too. Go VOLS, my 2nd favorite team. As for me, I had a great visit to the Lion's Club BBQ. I talked with several folks about the issues in the campaign and met some of my fellow candidates, Hershel Dick and Jim Bardoner. Oh, and I had some great BBQ, too. Thanks to the Lion's Club for putting this great event on (again). This is exactly the kind of thing that makes Signal Mountain such a great town. This is the kind of atmosphere that I hope we never lose, neighbors meeting each other at the playground over a plate of BBQ and talking about kids, schools and other important topics. By the way, in case you missed it, the TimesFreePress had an article on Page 1 of the B section on Tuesday, Sept. 5 about the BBQ and they interviewed none other than my wife, Snoda.
Back to the campaign, it's been brought to my attention that two other candidates plan to drop out. I'll leave it to the individuals to decide whether to make that announcement. It was good to see two of my fellow candidates at the BBQ. I look forward to meeting the rest (and some I already know from church, etc). Obviously, 3 of us will be working together come November. I have tried to make it clear that I am not running against anyone. I am running for a seat on the Council. I hope that this race will continue to be civil and positive, as it has been so far. I plan to stay positive and work hard to present my own views and background for the voters to decide.
I have been invited to meet with a group of citizens in the next week and am trying to work out the best time in my schedule. I look forward to meeting with as many groups of citizens as I can.
Well, there's some big news on the campaign trail... FSU beat MIAMI! And by a field goal no less! Sorry, but just had to get that out. I heard that other team up the road a piece had a good weekend, too. Go VOLS, my 2nd favorite team. As for me, I had a great visit to the Lion's Club BBQ. I talked with several folks about the issues in the campaign and met some of my fellow candidates, Hershel Dick and Jim Bardoner. Oh, and I had some great BBQ, too. Thanks to the Lion's Club for putting this great event on (again). This is exactly the kind of thing that makes Signal Mountain such a great town. This is the kind of atmosphere that I hope we never lose, neighbors meeting each other at the playground over a plate of BBQ and talking about kids, schools and other important topics. By the way, in case you missed it, the TimesFreePress had an article on Page 1 of the B section on Tuesday, Sept. 5 about the BBQ and they interviewed none other than my wife, Snoda.
Back to the campaign, it's been brought to my attention that two other candidates plan to drop out. I'll leave it to the individuals to decide whether to make that announcement. It was good to see two of my fellow candidates at the BBQ. I look forward to meeting the rest (and some I already know from church, etc). Obviously, 3 of us will be working together come November. I have tried to make it clear that I am not running against anyone. I am running for a seat on the Council. I hope that this race will continue to be civil and positive, as it has been so far. I plan to stay positive and work hard to present my own views and background for the voters to decide.
I have been invited to meet with a group of citizens in the next week and am trying to work out the best time in my schedule. I look forward to meeting with as many groups of citizens as I can.
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