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Election Perspective- Snellville City Council
A little over 4-1/2 years ago, I was appointed to the Snellville Planning Commission. At the time I was a newcomer to municipal volunteer work […]
Council Confidential
Election Season Rumors & Facts
Shortly after being sworn in as member of the Snellville City Council, I began writing “Council Confidential”, a section of the CutToThe-Chase.com blog devoted to […]
In Honor of Snellville’s Finest
This past Monday night (8/26/13), the Snellville City Council honored four exceptional members of the Snellville Police Department who have served the citizens of the […]
Troubled Waters, Broken Dam, Part 3
Barring any unanticipated monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, civil unrest or legal entanglements, work will soon begin to repair the drainpipe and standpipe that will enable the […]
Troubled Waters, Broken Dam, Part 2
Part 1 of “Troubled Waters, Broken Dam” appeared last December. It recapped the complicated issues attendant to the repair work required to restore Lower Johnson […]
The Lynching of Paula Deen
Anybody who thinks that a lynching won’t occur in a courtroom, or in the media has obviously not been following the Paula Deen case. The […]
Yet Still More Adventures in City Attorney Land Again
My apologies to the citizens of Snellville for being a part of the latest negative publicity for our city. However, I would not be fulfilling […]
The Community Garden@Snellville- What’s the Big Deal?
The “big deal” with Snellville‘s new Commuity Garden is “community”. There is perhaps no other enterprise that captures the essence of community and transforms it […]
Does It Really Matter?
On March 20, 2013, Fox 5 news in Atlanta (and apparently, a number of FOX affiliates across the country) aired a story by investigative reporter […]
Divided We Stand, Part 3- Judgment Day
On March 19, 2013 the citizens of Snellville’s were awarded a victory in the fight for transparent, honest, productive and democratic government. That may seem […]
Divided We Stand, Part 2
The seeds of division within the Snellville City Council, were sown a number of years ago, when Emmett Clower, who had been mayor for 26 […]
Community Pride- Essential for Economic Health
Depending on your political philosophy, “economic development” is well within, or completely outside, the role of local government. But philosophies aside, the stark reality of […]
Divided We Stand, Part 1
A common question in Snellville is, “Why is the City Council so divided?” Opinions vary considerably, depending on which side of the divide you’re standing. […]
An Open Letter from Snellville Councilman Bobby Howard
When I was elected as a member of the Snellville City Council, I made a commitment to represent all citizens, regardless of whether or not […]
“You’re Out of Order”- The Adventure Continues
Apparently, Snellville’s current mayor is a very slow learner. On the very same day of the public announcement that the City had paid (through its […]