County Politics

Who is going to control Chatham County? Chatham residents or outside developers?
[Apr. 27, 2006] Last week's official campaign finance report filings for County Commissioner candidates provide a clear answer: If Bunkey Morgan, Tommy Emerson, and Mary Nettles are elected it will be outside developer and real estate interests -- the ones who gave them over $23,000 in campaign contributions. By Jeffrey Starkweather

Chatham Coalition demands Bunkey apologize for religious smear
[Apr. 24, 2006] The Chatham Coalition, a citizens political group, today called on Chatham County Board of Commissioners Chair Bunkey Morgan to issue a formal public apology for making false statements regarding the Coalition and for making a reckless religious smear.

Letter from Bunkey Morgan to the ACLU
[Apr. 24, 2006] Your letter addressed to me was received Easter weekend, what a coincidence. This issue did not start with the newspaper article it started a few weeks before when a citizen approached me after I gave an invocation at one of our monthly meetings. The individual said I offended him with the opening invocation because I included Christ in my prayer. At the same time he informed me he was a member of The Coalition and “they would clean our clocks in the upcoming election”.

Chatham Coalition sends letter demanding apology
[Apr. 24, 2006] The Chatham Coalitionan, an umbrella PAC of several countywide citizens' groups, sent an open letter demanding an apology from Chatham Board of Commissioners Chair Bunkey Morgan for his political smear against the Coalition. By Roland McReynolds

Sierra Club announces Chatham County endorsees
[Apr. 10, 2006] The North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club is proud to announce its endorsees in the 2006 Chatham County Commissioner race. The endorsed candidates are George Lucier in District 3, Tom Vanderbeck in District 4, and Carl Thompson in District 5.

Lewis answers clerk of court questions
[Apr. 6, 2006] Candidate for Chatham County Clerk of Court, Jim Lewis tells us why he is the best candidate. Two candidates are running for the office. By Jim Lewis
Also: Janice Oldham answers clerk of court question

Oldham answers clerk of court question
[Apr. 6, 2006] Candidate for Chatham County Clerk of Court, incumbent Janice Oldham tells us why she is the best candidate. Two candidates are running for the office. By Janice Oldham
Also: Jim Lewis answers clerk of court question

Partin answers sheriff's questionnaire
[Mar. 31, 2006] Candidate for Chatham County Sheriff, Frank Partin answers the Chatham Journal questionnaire. By Frank Partin
Also: Zimmerman answers sheriff's questionnaire
Also: Webster answers sheriff's questionnaire

Webster answers sheriff's questionnaire
[Mar. 31, 2006] Candidate for Chatham County Sheriff, incumbent Richard Webster answers the Chatham Journal questionnaire. By Richard Webster
Also: Chatham Sheriff's Department
Also: Zimmerman answers sheriff's questionnaire

Zimmerman answers sheriff's questionnaire
[Mar. 31, 2006] Candidate for Chatham County Sheriff, Allan "Ziggy" Zimmerman answers the Chatham Journal questionnaire. By Allan “Ziggy” Zimmerman
Also: Webster answers sheriff's questionnaire
Also: Partin answers sheriff's questionnaire

Karl Ernst announces candidacy for Chatham County Commissioner
[Mar. 16, 2006] This is to formally announce my candidacy for 4th District Commissioner. All citizens of Chatham County living and working together, learning from the past while building for tomorrow, providing the best future for their families, their communities, and themselves. By Karl Ernst

League of Women Voters sponsoring Chatham Board of Commissioners candidates' forum
[Mar. 13, 2006] Chatham County residents are invited to attend and participate in the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Candidates' Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties. The Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Superior Court House in Pittsboro from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Chatham Coalition endorses Board of Commissioners candidates
[Mar. 6, 2006] The Chatham Coalition, a grassroots political organization, announced today it is supporting a three-person ticket of candidates for the county Board of Commissioners in the May 2 Democratic Primary. The Coalition endorsed George Lucier in the District 3 race, Tom Vanderbeck in District 4 and Carl Thompson in District 5 because these three leaders are committed to restoring integrity and openness to county government. By Jeffrey Starkweather

Retired Marine files to run in School Board race
[Feb. 28, 2006] Retired Marine Corps Colonel Gerald Totten has filed to represent District 4 on the Chatham County School Board. Colonel Totten earned a bachelor’s degree majoring in management and has advanced education in the Industrial College of the Armed Forces with a concentration in industrial management