PanAg83 said:

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You referenced me to be "singular minded and don't understand a whole lot." Perhaps I misread it as a compliment! Now you're asking how many times I've posted…. I have no idea how many times I've posted, but it's a small amount. Still…Deflection rather than addressing the point…. Seriously, give me your take, how do you consistently reason your position with Aldrich raising taxes 5 or 6 times of the last 9 budget years he's voted on a budget? Did you know that was his record? If you just like him, that's ok, but these are the facts.

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Wait a minute, Is this true??? From another post.
Here are the tax rates since he became a commissioner. Where are the 5 or 6 times "raising taxes"?

2017. .485
2018. .485
2019. .4975
2020. .495
2021. .4935
2022. .429411
2023. .4097

Hittag1492 said:

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PanAg83 said:

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You referenced me to be "singular minded and don't understand a whole lot." Perhaps I misread it as a compliment! Now you're asking how many times I've posted…. I have no idea how many times I've posted, but it's a small amount. Still…Deflection rather than addressing the point…. Seriously, give me your take, how do you consistently reason your position with Aldrich raising taxes 5 or 6 times of the last 9 budget years he's voted on a budget? Did you know that was his record? If you just like him, that's ok, but these are the facts.

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Wait a minute, Is this true??? From another post.
Here are the tax rates since he became a commissioner. Where are the 5 or 6 times "raising taxes"?

2017. .485
2018. .485
2019. .4975
2020. .495
2021. .4935
2022. .429411
2023. .4097

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You don't know if it's true? You claimed he raised taxes 5 or 6 times.

deh40 said:

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Hittag1492 said:

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PanAg83 said:

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You referenced me to be "singular minded and don't understand a whole lot." Perhaps I misread it as a compliment! Now you're asking how many times I've posted…. I have no idea how many times I've posted, but it's a small amount. Still…Deflection rather than addressing the point…. Seriously, give me your take, how do you consistently reason your position with Aldrich raising taxes 5 or 6 times of the last 9 budget years he's voted on a budget? Did you know that was his record? If you just like him, that's ok, but these are the facts.

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Wait a minute, Is this true??? From another post.
Here are the tax rates since he became a commissioner. Where are the 5 or 6 times "raising taxes"?

2017. .485
2018. .485
2019. .4975
2020. .495
2021. .4935
2022. .429411
2023. .4097

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You don't know if it's true? You claimed he raised taxes 5 or 6 times.

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I did???

Hittag1492 said:

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deh40 said:

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Hittag1492 said:

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PanAg83 said:

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You referenced me to be "singular minded and don't understand a whole lot." Perhaps I misread it as a compliment! Now you're asking how many times I've posted…. I have no idea how many times I've posted, but it's a small amount. Still…Deflection rather than addressing the point…. Seriously, give me your take, how do you consistently reason your position with Aldrich raising taxes 5 or 6 times of the last 9 budget years he's voted on a budget? Did you know that was his record? If you just like him, that's ok, but these are the facts.

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Wait a minute, Is this true??? From another post.
Here are the tax rates since he became a commissioner. Where are the 5 or 6 times "raising taxes"?

2017. .485
2018. .485
2019. .4975
2020. .495
2021. .4935
2022. .429411
2023. .4097

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You don't know if it's true? You claimed he raised taxes 5 or 6 times.

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I did???

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Story that was PanAg

deh40 said:

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Hittag1492 said:

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deh40 said:

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Hittag1492 said:

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PanAg83 said:

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You referenced me to be "singular minded and don't understand a whole lot." Perhaps I misread it as a compliment! Now you're asking how many times I've posted…. I have no idea how many times I've posted, but it's a small amount. Still…Deflection rather than addressing the point…. Seriously, give me your take, how do you consistently reason your position with Aldrich raising taxes 5 or 6 times of the last 9 budget years he's voted on a budget? Did you know that was his record? If you just like him, that's ok, but these are the facts.

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Wait a minute, Is this true??? From another post.
Here are the tax rates since he became a commissioner. Where are the 5 or 6 times "raising taxes"?

2017. .485
2018. .485
2019. .4975
2020. .495
2021. .4935
2022. .429411
2023. .4097

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You don't know if it's true? You claimed he raised taxes 5 or 6 times.

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I did???

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Story that was PanAg

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All good

See the post below from Old Ag, that's essentially my argument.

Just take this as a learning opportunity: When you say someone doesn't understand a whole lot, it's an insult. Thanks for the spirited dialogue on the topic.

By that criteria, all five are tax and spend liberals. And the Commissoner's Court is still bad about fixing the roads in the county.

The only question I have about the years that had a rate increase is whether or not the Court or School Board was trying to pay for some capital expenses. Not sure if that will change the poster's minf, but it might provide some perspective for the reader.

Your second sentence exposes your bias. If you don't know why someone would vote to raise taxes, then you are uninformed and just don't like someone apparently. That is perfectly okay, but just be honest.

Old Army63 said:

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I used to be an Aldrich supporter

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Was that on March 15?

Brian Alg said:

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Old Army63 said:

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I used to be an Aldrich supporter

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Was that on March 15?

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Exactly! lol.

Old Army63 said:

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I guess I am biased against increased taxes of any kind! I have to live within a budget, I think government should also.

I used to be an Aldrich supporter, but having watched him, he is just another tax and spend liberal. His history of increasing the tax rate or allowing a rate to go through when the valuations caused us to pay more property taxes is awful. To now pretend he is a property tax champion is the height of arrogance thinking the voters won't be informed and won't know what he really has done.

You seem to be biased toward supporting continued increases in property tax? Why is that?

I'm willing to give someone else a chance. After eight years on commission and being in local politics since 1996 its time for Aldrich to move on.

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Somehow I just don't feel this is genuine. maybe I am wrong. You seem biased towards half-truths and intellectual dishonesty.

In any case, as I said before-there is no swaying people who have an agenda. At least you are steadfast. You vote who you feel will lower property taxes (you truly believe that?) and I'll vote for the best candidate.

In either case-have a great day and no hard feelings, everyone has the right to vote as they please and have their say so more power to you!

The number of times Aldrich voted against tax increases is a matter of record. Twice as far as I can tell. But the fact that he is asking about the authority of the county to impose a new tax, to me shows his true colors.

Hand picked? Backed financially? Do you have any facts to back that up with?

Yes, I felt betrayed by Aldrich and his supporters. I believed what they were saying until it was pointed out that they were being untruthful.

I've only since the primary began researching Nettles. What is clear is that he was hand picked by Governor Abbott to turn around TABC and even the Governor's harshest critic, the Texas Tribune thought Nettles had done a good job of turning around that state agency and implementing needed changes. I think he deserves a chance to try that here in Brazos County.

Nettles has a web page and you can email and phone him. If you have questions call him. He came by my house. Neither of the other candidates did. That should have convinced me during the primary, but I wont be fooled again by made up stories! Do the research and vote in the runoff.

Will there be a none of the above on the ballot? Cause that will get my vote, now and in November.

In reviewing both candidates couple of things pop out.

1. Mr. Nettles appears to be imminently qualified to supervise a JAG command and qualified to administer a statewide agency. We do not have a history of being in the legislative role.
2. Mr Nettles' campaign finance reports are revealing http://cf.vistasg.com/BrazosCo/ . The gentleman has quite a collection of current and former Bryan city politicos, serving members of Commissioner's Court and former members of both the state and federal legislatures as financial supporters. While this is not necessarily sinister it does beg the question of being beholding to two votes on Commissioner's court.
3. Mr. Aldrich appears to be immensely qualified to serve in local governmental jobs, appointed or elected.
4. Mr. Aldrich does have the reputation of bucking the county political elite. Whether this helps or hinders his reputation I leave to you, but it indicates a willingness to g rogue, if necessary. I find no yellow flags in Aldrich's financial reports- rather boring reading.

Now I have never spoken to Nettles and only had 2-3 conversations with Aldrich, on county business. If either one were to meet me on the street, I'd not recognize them.

Maybe link Aldrich finance report
Why can't he raise money ? I concur, with the previous post that Aldrich has been in local politics since 1996 he is the definition of the political elite
Why doesn't Aldrich have endorsements on his web site
He's been in local office all that time why isn't anyone stepping up and saying he's doing a good job?

Tailgate88 said:

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I asked him several questions about some of the accusations on here and he answered them all.

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Did you ask him about the sting fiasco and his "no wrongdoing" statement?

I figure it isn't a central issue most anyone voting this race. But I am curious since I spent a lot of time digging into that one.

I didn't, but you should reach out to him. He was very forthcoming with his responses to my questions

Did he give you an email address or something? I do not see one on his website.

Brian Alg said:

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Did he give you an email address or something? I do not see one on his website.

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Most politicians won't put anything in writing so they can spin the answer a different way to a different audience. Spoken word can be explained away as misunderstanding.

Since Nettles has never held public office not sure he's a politician like Aldrich.

It may be generational thing, but I like to talk to people either over the phone or in person so I can judge for myself . Instead emails get passed around and everyone gives their opinion and interpretation. In person I can ask follow up questions, with an email I have to make assumptions about the answer to those questions.

Old Army63 said:

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Since Nettles has never held public office not sure he's a politician like Aldrich.

It may be generational thing, but I like to talk to people either over the phone or in person so I can judge for myself . Instead emails get passed around and everyone gives their opinion and interpretation. In person I can ask follow up questions, with an email I have to make assumptions about the answer to those questions.

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One easy thing to ask all candidates-if they would answer honestly-would be simply "do you believe in the direction Judge Peters has helped (forced) lead the county in his tenure, especially recently. If anyone hesitates or says yes, it is an easy and automatic disqualification. No idea how Nettles feels on the subject. But an honest answer would be telling either way for any candidate in my opinion.