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Mayor Sears Speaks

Read The State of the Town Annual Message HERE

From the desk of Mayor Sears

July 5th, 2009 

Greetings fellow HollySpringers, here's what's happening:
 

COLUMN STATUS--on June 29th, I received an email from the publisher of the Holly Springs Sun asking "that the column be discontinued should you run and subsequently file".  Sometime in the past, a complaint to the Board of Elections about this column was researched and the conclusion they drew was that it did not reach the level of "political advertising".  Political advertising might, for example, mean that someone was using the column to campaign unfairly in a manner that another candidate is unable to utilize.  I have been very careful to avoid self promotion, and the sole purpose was and is to let you know what is going on in our Town.  However, it is with some regret that I advise you that my column (free to me and free to the Sun), whether I file or not, will NOT appear again until further notice.  I again would plead with all of you that regardless of who you chose to represent you in our Town in November, PLEASE VOTE!  In past elections, especially those in an off-presidential year, the percentage of citizens who voted in Holly Springs has been less than 20%!  In addition, the direction of this town will hopefully not be effected with election results that are influenced by negative claims and false accusations. 

LUTHER JOHNSON, JR.--on July 3rd, I was very proud that so many citizens of Holly Springs attended his funeral in High Point.  I was particularly proud that not only many High School students, teachers, and administrators attended, but also that at least four of our School Resource Officers also attended.  The church was full and I estimated the crowd at around 600.  During the service, I (along with many other speakers including Rev. Otis Byrd), read and presented a proclamation to his family indicating that July 3rd had been proclaimed "Luther Johnson, Jr. Day in Holly Springs".  Appropriate sympathies were also extended.  He was our first principal in our first High School in many, many years and he will be missed.

KUDOS--speaking of School Resource Officers, Brian Pittman, Principal, wrote to Chief John Herring on June 19th, that "I wanted to share my sincere thanks for the support that you and the Holly Springs Police Department have provided to ensure a smooth and productive school year at Holly Ridge Middle School...We have felt blessed during this school year to have Officer Deborah Bauer as a member of our school community...and greatly appreciate what she has added to our school.  Also, Sgt. Rich Leach continues to be a welcomed presence...as he is well known and respected by students and staff alike.  Last...Lt. Anthony Revels has provided excellent leadership not only to the SRO program but also to the issue of school safety"....  Thanks to our Principal for taking the time to send this letter and to all the SRO officers who make a significant contribution every day.  I think we are the only Town in Wake County to offer such a service in all of our schools.  As was earlier reported, we were also named the safest Town to live in (population 15-50,000) in North Carolina both in 2005 and 2007 (the latest report) by the SBI.  This accomplishment is huge...John and JoAnne Check wrote on June 30th, that "I just wanted to express my appreciation for a great job that was done by the town personnel...in re-grading and stone put down to where it merged with the existing stone" (in a problem drainage area).  "It is really great living in Holly Springs and having the services we have."  Again, thanks for sending this letter to me on behalf of the Town Engineering Department and our Public Works Department.

OTHER ITEMS--on June 19th, I was advised by DOT that the installation of street lighting along Sunset Lake Road at the intersection with Wood Creek and Lockley Lane was approved. In addition, the Division of Water Quality (NCDENR) advises that our request for Grant Payment No.1, STAG Project was approved to the tune of $641,043 for our water project.  This represents 38.64% of our total investment in the future of our Town...If you haven't yet tuned to Channel 11 (TWC), you can watch our Town Board Meetings and other "exciting events" that are taking place in Holly Springs.  Tune in any time and you can usually catch our meetings.
Until then, please remember to drive within our speed limits, don't litter, watch out for kids and crosswalks, and don't tailgate.  Remember, some say election season is also "silly season".  Make sure you have the facts and not just good sounding "sound bites".  One way to determine this is to ask yourself, is it in the best interests of Holly Springs or is it just an attempt for personal political gain?  "I report, you decide".  Have a great summer and fall in a great Town.
 
Dick Sears
Mayor of Holly Springs
(919) 557-3901
dick.sears@hollyspringsnc.us
 
 

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