At-large Commissioner Miles Atkins has made official his bid for Mooresville mayor.
He filed earlier today at the Iredell County Board of Elections office in Statesville, according to a press statement released just moments ago by his campaign.
The filing period for Mooresville's town and school boards opened today. Voters will decide on Mooresville's new mayor during a general election on Nov. 8. Atkins will leave vacant his at-large seat, which is up for election this year. Also up for grabs: The seat of Ward 1 commissioner, currently held by Mitch Abraham, and Ward 2 commissioner, held by Thurman Houston.
Seats on the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education that are up for election this year include those currently occupied by Sue Wilson, Roger Hyatt and Larry Wilson.
He filed earlier today at the Iredell County Board of Elections office in Statesville, according to a press statement released just moments ago by his campaign.
The filing period for Mooresville's town and school boards opened today. Voters will decide on Mooresville's new mayor during a general election on Nov. 8. Atkins will leave vacant his at-large seat, which is up for election this year. Also up for grabs: The seat of Ward 1 commissioner, currently held by Mitch Abraham, and Ward 2 commissioner, held by Thurman Houston.
Seats on the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education that are up for election this year include those currently occupied by Sue Wilson, Roger Hyatt and Larry Wilson.
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| Atkins with son, Liam, at the Iredell County Board of Elections (Photo courtesy of Atkins' campaign) |
Atkins, 48, was first elected as at-large commissioner in November 2007. He has considered a bid for mayor since last fall, and he publicly announced his intentions on March 29.
“In serving the Town of Mooresville as a commissioner for the past four years, it has become abundantly clear we need maturity, experience and commitment to lead Mooresville not just for one term but for several,” says Atkins. “As mayor, I will convert the abundant knowledge I have accumulated since 2007 and chart a specific course for the future of Mooresville, not just for a few years, but for decades to come.”
Here's the rest of today's press release:
With the overall theme of “Vision into Action,” Atkins outlines his three platform planks as follows:
Community: Combine the strengths of 28115 and 28117, guide responsible growth and thoughtful revitalization, promote forward-thinking ideas that enhance citizens’ quality of life and encourage community building through active participation and cooperation.
Economy: Attract diverse and emerging businesses that spur quality job creation, advocate for small business and entrepreneurship and collaborate with all levels of government to address issues and opportunities for new and existing Mooresville businesses.
Government: Push for transparency and accountability, connect citizens and their government, demand fiscal responsibility from town staff and increase effectiveness in town services.
“My wife and I have lived and paid taxes here for the past 14 years, have raised our children here and have made a family commitment to the future of Mooresville,” says Atkins.
Among those 14 years of community leadership, Atkins has led and/or served on the Mooresville Ethics Advisory Committee, Citizens Mass Transit Initiative, United Way of Central Carolinas/Mooresville, United Family Services, Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission and Mooresville Museum, and he graduated from the Mooresville Citizens Academy, Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class and the Raleigh-based Institute of Political Leadership. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Top of the Lake – Mooresville and serves as a senior warden of the vestry at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.
A graduate of Auburn University, Atkins is currently working toward his master’s degree in Strategic Leadership from Mountain State University. He and his wife, Kim, live in Mooresville with their daughter Rett, 11, and son Liam, 10. Visit www.milesatkins.com for more information.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 265 of 265A handicapped parking spot is hardly the same as a wheelchair ramp and other accessibility items government buildings are REQUIRED by federal law to have. Stairs are difficult for some people who are not in wheelchairs to negotiate. I see no reason for me to see the sheriff. He wouldnt even speak to me on the phone. Why would I waste the gas money to drive up there? I've already been spoken to disrespectfully by Darren Campbell and Aaron Jenkins. I presume I would not be treated well in person. Look at how his deputy has been allowed to treat us and other residents here. Had I driven my state car around my neighborhood on my off hours, by the way, I'd have been in serious trouble for misusing state property. I'd have been suspended for a day without pay for starters. The. It would have gone up from there.
Wow, Redmond, you're so totally a mature adult.
Hey, everybody, Walmart has a three-pack of Sharpies for $1.47!!!
Operative word being "little." Love you, Phillip. NOT.
NOT!!! NOT, NOT, NOT!!!
Ooh, lookie y'all, Phillip used a big fancy word like rhetoric and got the spelling and context right. Impressive. What's next for this good old boy shitkicker? Snake handing and speaking in tongues? Get your Sharpies ready. The next grand jury is getting warmed up. Go alienation of affection!
You just really don't have a life do you? It is sad that the county voted a fine man back into office and you have to devote your miserable life to harassing him with false allegations and juvenile taunts.
What is next? "I know you are but what am I?" "You're rubber I'm glue, what you say bounces off me and sticks to you."
Head to church with Phil next Sunday morning and maybe you could learn about judging others and making falsehoods to try and ruin someones reputation.
turdy toady bootlicker goes to church?
Where is the Cathedral of Saint Phillip of Redmond so we can all stay the hell away from those lightening strikes?
It's real sad that a so-called, self-proclaimed Christian has scammed the God-fearing real Christians in this county with his lies and self-serving crap. He's ruined his own reputation by hiring criminals and letting people steal from the evidence locker. Where is that steam engine anyways? No one believes it was destroyed. Those guns Tommy took? NOT a misunderstanding by a long damn shot. That cell phone? Money you took out of our pockets. What about that little commandment about Thou shalt not steal? You not covered by that? How about coveting thy neighbor's wife? Got a lot of that going on in your department. Just got a big old judgement and weren't you shagging Tommy's wife? Kind of a swinger's lifestyle going on up there in Statesville, isn't there? What church is it we should all show up at, Phillip? We'd be happy to attend with you, just to watch the walls fall in. Just save the exit seats for us. If I was your pastor, I'd be checking the collection plate after it went past you.
Acts not words, Phillip. So you go to church. So did the tax collectors and the sanhendrin. Ted Haggerd is a pastor. What's your point? You're so busy fighting crime, it's amazing you even have time to sleep, let alone go to church. We have been seeing clergy and politicians and CEO's do perp walks for a few decades now. Sorry, the fact you say we should all go to church with you you does not automatically wash your dirty hands.
Signed,
Your Mama
So now you are being disrespectful of people's mothers. Apparently nothing is sacred to you. Your disrespect and rudeness only shows the low brow mentality that causes you to wrongly think that Sheriff Redmond is anything but good. Thanks once again for proving my point.
Who is disrespectful, Phillip?
Crazy cat lady and constanly misspelling that lady's first name after she tells you that you can't callher that Redmond and you're gonna go off on respect? I think it was you mama teing you to behave you dirty old coot.
Crazy cat lady and (constanly) misspelling that lady's first name after she tells you that you can't (callher) that Redmond and you're gonna go off on respect? I think it was you mama (teing) you to behave you dirty old coot.
Great spelling! I think your medication is wearing off, not to mention that was a total run on sentence. Once again the mentality of the six Redmond haters.
Ooh, ain't you the big time English teacher? So someone made a typo. Give 'em the chair, Phillip. You ever think them cat ladies are somebody's mamas? There's more than 6 who hate you Phillip. I'm gonna start a We Hate Redmond Face Book Page someday soon. Bet we get more fans than you.
PS: Go fornicate yourself Phillip, with all due respect, of course. And that word is in your Bible, go look it up. Might burn your dirty little fingers though, your self-righteous hypocrite.
I'll sign up on a We Hate Phillip Page!
The one who likes redmond is that insignificant troll who defends him. It is him. Even he knows it's bullshit and nobody believes him.
I think it's nice that there's a church fir crooks, hookers, and druggies in Statesville.
Donna, is that you? Still trying out for the cheerleading squad?
"I think it's nice that there's a church fir crooks, hookers, and druggies in Statesville."
Every church is for crooks, hookers, and druggies.
Mark 2:17 "Jesus...saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
I guess if you outrank Jesus you can run things differently.
You outrank Jesus, Phillip? Clearly you think you do. "You have turned my house into a den of thieves!" Sorry, I'm at work and don't have my Bible handy. Just typing from memory. You and Tommy better get busy and start repenting. The Good Lord has a funny thing about those misunderstandings, like, "Thou shalt not steal" and then lying about it, you know, the "bearing false witness" thing. Jesus tends to frown on that sort of thing.
I believe 11:20 was the one who made the post about the church for crooks, hookers, and druggies. So that would be the individual who considers their opinion better than that of Jesus.
Of course you knew that and due to the lack of intelligence or substance to reply you had to try to twist it around. Pretty lame but about what I would expect from one of the six low brow Redmond haters.
More disrespect from Phillip who has a Jesus/Napolean complex. I'll take an IQ test if you will. I know who'll come out on top. Way on top. Got my Mensa card right here.
Lots of people around with intelligence and no common sense. If you do have a Mensa card you fit into that category for sure. More than likely your "Mensa" card is a tattered Cracker Jack prize that you have been carrying around since kindergarten. Good to be happy even if it is imaginary ideal existence. Time to get in touch with reality and come to grips with the fact that Redmond rules. Redmond is Sheriff. Redmond has been voted into office AGAIN after all of these terms because he is doing a great job. Get over yourself and your personal agenda. Don't you six Redmond haters get lonely after while? Join the rest of the county and support a good man like you should if you had a decency in you.
LMAO. Decency? OMG. That is priceless. When does that come in? Inquiring minds want to know. In between the alienation lawsuits and grand jury investigations? If all else fails, bring in the Good Lord. That shows you don't have a case with real merit. Don't see Jesus showing up on Tradd to wave a hand to make Redmond glow in the dark.
Yeah, decency. Something you anonymous hate mongers wouldn't know about. If you had anything legitimate to say on here I'm sure you would be willing to put your name to it. But you don't. You only have a fabricated bag of accusations with absolutely no foundation or proof. Put your name where your mouth is Reverend.
Thus spake Go Redmond. Funny, I don't see that name in the phone book. Tell you what, I'll put my name up when you do. Didn't think so, you coward. Nighty-night, Phillip.
Go Redmond=
Phillip
Mrs. Phillip
Mommy Redmond
Tommy
Mrs Tommy
Tommy Mommy
Donna Swicegood
Randy Marion
Wow, 8 whole toadies. Two more than the half-dozen haters. We're gonna get that down with King Redmond FB page up soon. Bet we get more than the 5000 ass-kissers Redmond has on his page.
I don't believe I am the one making unfounded accusations chief. No reason for me to post my given name. If you had some balls and some proof I believe you might not mind contacting the real media and putting your name on it now would you?
It is easy to sit in your brother-in-laws basement and make false claims anonymously isn't it? I wouldn't post my name either if I was you. That could be considered defamation of character. You just keep typing away oh ball less one. Go back to reading your Harry Potter book and leave us alone.
Rocky mountain oysters, anyone?
Ooh me gonna love you long time big boy.
Sorry. Never read Harry Potter. Too childish. I'm an adult. Besides my balls are too big too sit that long. And I think you're the one loving in a basement. You seem to have an awful lit if knowledge about that sort of thing. No basement here. Just a pool.
Ooh me gonna love you for really long time really big boy.
Jesus said, go back to work Phillip and quit wasting the tacpayer's money.
11:33. I'm sure Phillip will get you your green card, Go see him, You know what to do..
Go to Iredell County Sheriff Phil Redmond Watch on FB. Everyone is welcome to join and pass it on.
How do you like me now Phillip? Bet we get plenty of fans by the time Tommy's trial is over.
I looked at your little page. Funny. Looks like you have two followers, you and your sister maybe? Maybe you can get all six Redmond haters to sign up!
I don't think it's about hate. It's about ACCOUNTABILITY, Phillip, and transparency, and it's up to 4 now and it's only been a few hours. Wait till it gets around. People are watching. Guess you'll have to spend more than 2 hours on the job now.
By the way, Phillip, why were 2 of your boys and their cars just lolly-gagging around at the Shell station at the intersection of 115 and 21 late yesterday afternoon for about 45 minutes to an hour? They were there when I drove by on my way out and still there on my way back. Just standing around shooting the bull with each other. WTF was that all about? Long coffee break or what? Good to know the county is well covered.
You have four people? Wow. You still lack two of the six original Redmond haters. Actually since you and your sister were the first two you lack three more. Also noticed there weren't any posts on there so all you have is some anonymous people saying that they "like" the page. Whooopdee doo! Nobody showing up there with any proof of misconduct or illegal activity either.
Big Phil has over 5000 people liking him so you have your work cut out for you big boy. Better get busy! This is like an election all over again. How did the last five work out for you slick? Oh... you lost and Big Phil won, that's right. Can I get a witness?!!
Wow. Looks like somebody needs his Xanax with a rabies chaser. Night-night, Phillip. Slow and steady wins the race. Four today. Twelve tomorrow. Next week, who knows?
My gosh, you got the Crazy Cat lady to join. You have a strong beginning there for sure. Maybe the CCL started the page. That makes sense. REAL impressive there loser.
By the way, Phillip, the only election I'm interested in and that counts right now is the next one. That's 2014 or recall, whatever comes first. Getting a little hot under the collar, are you? Sure looks that way to me.
Love,
Slick
I have to ask, what is an "alien of affection lawsuit"? Does that have something to do with a spaceship abduction. More evidence of the brain power of the Redmond Haters. Lay off the catnip there my friend and things will get better. ROFLMAO
The crazy cat lady has bigger balls than you do Phillip.
She posted. LOL.
Love,
Slick
Try and keep up Phillip. One of you deputies, Michael Freeman, got slapped with a judgement in excess of 2 million bucks for screwing another man's wife who also worked at the courthouse. It made all the papers and tv news. If you spent more than a couple hours a day at work you'd know that. I'd be careful if were you rumor has it a certain suspended deputy could pay his legal expenses with just such a lawsuit. Lordy that swinging lifestyle will catch up with folks after awhile. Just sayin... I'd hate to see the office of sheriff sullied by, oh wait, never mind
Love,
Slick
Oh, I'm keeping up alright. I think that is called "alienation of affection" Einstein, not alien of affection. Go check the magical Facebook page. Another example of the Redmond Hater mentality. Even after your stupidity was pointed out you STILL don't get it.
Since I'm not the one who set up the FB page and I didn't know WTF you were talking about, I was merely correcting your stupidity. I'm sure whoever set it up will fix it eventually. Everyone who kissses your ass is a genius, everyone who doesn't isn't. Funny how that works. How's that grand jury thing working out for you, Phillip? Playing with that steam engine much these days? Where are you hiding it or how much did you get for it? Asswipe.
Love,
Slick
PS: One fine day, you're going to mess with the wrong man's woman and/or them little blue pills aren't going to work. Then you're going to wish for an alien to take your sorry ass away.
Maybe you shouldn't post when you don't know WTF you are talking about. That is probably a foreign thought to you though.
Whatever you say, Phillip. Maybe you ought to pay more attention to law enforcement matters in Iredell County and less to blogs and Face Book. Just sayin...
Love,
Slick
PS: Nice mouth, kiss your pastor with that WTF? And before you criticize me, I don't pretend to be holier than thou.
You've never made a mistake, Phillip? What's that saying about let him who is without sin cast the first stone. So someone shortened up a word. The rest of us got it. I can think of plenty of mistakes you personally have made starting with Tommy Adams and that one is going to bite you in the ass for some time.
Please let an alien ship come and take those crooks away to the planet neptune for some good old fashioned ass probing so the rest of us can have some peace and quiet for awhile. Maybe those little green men can adjust their attitudes and ethical standards. Bet they come from the Planet of Smuck.
LMAO!
Love,
Slick
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iredell-County-Government-Watch/128955010533136?ref=ts&sk=wall
So now we can't see the county commissioners' emails. WTF? When are we going to have open and transparent government here? Let's have at all of the bums. County, municipality, it's all fair game. You see your garbage picker scratching his ass, here's the place to put it.
I'm beginning to thing the HOA lady has a point, this is like living in a big old HOA. No one is answering for anything. And they don't have to. And no one is making them. What the hell? Who is running this circus?
Who is running the circus? You are Cat Lady. You are the ring leader of all bullshit and posting most if not all of the posts. I checked out the FB page again. Still at four people. Not exactly spinning the FB counter off the page are you?
So glad to see you acknowledge you're no longer running the show Phillip. What happened to your go Redmond moniker? Giving up the fight so soon? Betcha there will be plenty of fans soon enough.
Just checked Facebook again. Still only four people. Your little campaign isn't going too well is it? Going about like an election against Redmond. How did they work out?
Slow and steady wins the race asshat. Ask the fortioise. I don't think Redmond is going to have such an easy time next election. IF he lasts that long. Wonder if Tommy is turning state's evidence and that's why he's so cock sure he's not going to jail? Oh I think that little counter will start to turn. You just wait. I'm very patient. How's Harry Potter and your basement?
You keep on sunshine. That slow and steady may get you thirty people by the next election!
More like thirty thousand which is more than what voted for you Phillip.
Well, what do you know? I see their is a Saint Phillip Church in Statesville. I'm going to run right up for services in in the morning. What does one wear to kneel before the sainted Phillip? Is it a formal affair? Suit and tie?
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