Mr. Mills is an asset to our community. His willingness to step up and
make the commitment to serve Union County again will begin an era of trust and comfort in our leadership.
Mr. Mills has proven his service to
Union County
as a past County
Commissioner.
Also, he is a respected businessman and has the past history of a man who
will provide the trusted leadership our county so needs.
Within the next week or so, we will start to publish his outlooks on the
future of
Union
County and his wishes to listen to the people of our county. We need
commissioners that will do what they say and listen to people who have concerns
about our county's future.
Mr. Mills feelings and position:
SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT
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As for the
Wal-Mart the board of
Commissioners will never vote on this issue if it is not a re-zoning
matter. Wal-Mart can already
build a 120,000 sq.
ft. facility. This issue is
in the hands of the Board of Adjustments. Again, this is not an issue
that the Commissioners will vote on. I am not in favor of a Super
Wal- Mart. I agree that is
too much at that location. I feel that funding a private lawsuit with
taxpayer money is not in the best interest of Union County. It creates a
dangerous precedent. If this
was a re-zoning matter and it came to the Commissioners to vote, I would not
approve it. |
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The only changes that
I plan to make on the Board of Adjustments is to go back to township
districts and no at-large members. It is a quasi- judicial board that should
be completely immune from political pressures. |
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My idea for funding
the schools is a residential school tax district which will have to pass the
General Assembly. This is similar to a fire tax district. One hurdle has
been surpassed in that the homebuilding industry is in support. I am very
supportive of schools since I have three daughters in Union County
public schools. I have supported the schools financially through sponsoring
golf tournaments, feeding the high school football team before every game
for a number of years even cleaning band uniforms for FREE. Just recently
Ginger Leppert picked up a
check from my house for $1500.00 to sponsor the Marvin
Elem. Golf tournament. The
same night my friend Steve Smith was helping me kick off the boy scouts
annual fundraiser. That event raised $58,000.00. |
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The
APFO, when it is challenged,
would only bring in 25% of revenue. If it is ruled an impact fee it could
cost this county more in legal fees than it brings in revenue. It will
probably be ruled an impact fee which is illegal in North Carolina. I have a
draft I just received today
and I am looking forward to reading it. I prefer to work with the builders
and developers to solve the problems of managing growth. Finger pointing and
name calling will not work. They should be part of the solution. I feel I
will be able to work out a voluntary donation per lot from the builders for
school construction. |
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As for growth, I am in
favor of managed and controlled growth. We need to encourage
commercial development. This is the best way to support our schools.
Commercial development increases the tax base and creates sales tax revenues
that fund schools. I have developed several commercial properties. The
latest is in Waxhaw. This
property has created many jobs and increased the tax base. |
From the very beginning I have ran alone. I am not part of a team like the "SOS"
team. I am an independent thinker and have a very strong work ethic. I am a
businessman and feel the county should be ran as one. My many supporters are
county wide as evident in 95% of my votes came from all over the county. Yes, I
am supported by builders, but I'm also supported by teachers, civic leaders,
farmers, bankers and senior citizens. In whole I am supported by the business
community. They support me for my ability to make common sense decisions,
careful planning and the ability to establish a budget and adhere to it.
I am very
happy to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to e-mail me at
parkerapmjr@aol.com.
Regards,
Parker Mills
Run-off Voting
The run-off date is May
30th. The early voting begins May 22. Last day to request
absentee is May 23.
Our Mission
To Elect the respected Mr. Mills to Union County Commissioner and the
reasons are below:
A Vote For Parker Mills
In the Republican Primary
Is A Vote For Integrity, Honesty,
Business Experience & Truthfulness
In Union
County
Government
.
He
Represents
What
You Want In Your Leaders!
PARKER MILLS
For
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
“A Successful
Businessman with a Pro-Active Attitude
Toward Overseeing
County
Government
”
www.parkermills.com
FACT:
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Union
County
is the FASTEST
Growing
County
in
North Carolina
.
