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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2005
Page
9
David Walker of the Aiken NAACP appeals for all registered voters to participate in Tuesday's Republican city council primary. Steve Sucher of Bridgestone/Firestone pledges $100,000 over three years to Aiken County Public Education Partners.
A letter to the editor argues incumbent Jane Vaughters deserves re election despite a developers campaign against her She is praised for shaping development to protect neighborhoods and public services The piece also endorses two other candidates Don Wells and Kay Brohl as thoughtful, cooperative leaders in the Sept 13 at large race by Rick Osbon.
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa Business Manager Ellen C Priest Managing Editor Timothy E OBriant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
The report notes encouragement from teachers as standards are interpreted and applied. It highlights targeted objectives to lift students below basic, with movement toward basic or average, and emphasizes embracing high standards while pursuing efficiency.
Amy B. Merry writes from Schofield Middle School about local forum highlights. She praises Jane Vaughters and Rocky Napier on issues and criticizes opponents funded by developers, urging ballots for Brohl and Wells on Sept. 13 based on ideas and growth balanced with economy and safety.
Amid a $36 million county subsidy plan for a large development between Aiken and Graniteville, residents rally against taxpayer-funded roads and utilities. City Council previously loosened fees after traffic studies, shifting costs to taxpayers while developers profit. candidates Jane Vaughters and Rocky Napier oppose this approach, urging developer-paid infrastructure.
A letter urges voters to judge the Republican at large races by issues not personal attacks. The writer praises all four candidates for the two at large seats, urging undecided voters to focus on proposals shaping Aiken's future. The piece cautions against belief in rumors or backroom deals.
June Cannon endorses Kay Biermann Brohl and Don Wells in the September Republican primary for the two at large council seats. She cites their integrity and plans for managed growth and unity, noting Brohl’s community service roles and Wells’s business, civic, and church leadership as strengths.
Don Wells and Kay Biermann Brohl campaign to join Aiken City Council. Biographies highlight Wells as a downtown small business owner and Brohl as an active Planning Commissioner. Voters urged to cast two votes on September 13 to support positive city leadership.
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