SWGA Politics

ADICA meeting reveals a lot[ August 20, 2009 – 8:00 am]by Tom Posted in » Albany Dougherty County

Just when you think Buie-gate has seen it’s last bit of sunlight, it returns from near death to reveal even more of his underhanded dealings. Besides Tim Washington’s revelations about working with Buie to deceive taxpayers, WALB reports that the deal was the only reason Washington came to downtown.

But Channel 10 illustrated that he wasn’t alone. Read More …

Phil Cannon: Hero of the day[ July 13, 2009 – 8:00 am]by Tom Posted in » Albany Dougherty County

Phil Cannon has been a local attorney, a downtown driving force, a member of the ADICA board, and now he’s been given a new title by a large number of folks in the city. Hero. All because of him exposing the allegations against Don Buie and launching a GBI investigation of the downtown manager.

However, the story has all the intrigue of an Ian Flemming novel with a healthy dose of principle thrown in, something rarely seen in local government around these parts. Read More …

Phil Cannon: My opinion of the $6 million bond[ July 10, 2009 – 10:00 am]by Publius Posted in » Albany Dougherty County

What follows is a post written by current hero Phil Cannon regarding the downtown bond issue. Phil has problems with the bond as well, but also supports the issue. As we try to be fair here, I told if he would Phil to write up his position, we would post it. I sincerely hope this inspires respectful but spirited debate as $6 million is hardly chump change. – Tom

My opinion of the 6 million dollar Bond issue for Downtown Albany
Revitalization: (This is longer than a “Blog” but is the only way I can offer my own explanation.)

I understand the issue regarding the public feeling like they are being asked to fund a 6 million dollar bond issue without being told the purpose of the funds. To me, that is not a reason to object to the issuance of the bond. The use of the bond money is more important than not knowing. Read More …