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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 2000
Page
1
Debra McDonald reports that voters face confusion over the Straight Party box as Early Voting begins in Terry County. County Clerk Ann Willis explains how the feature works, test results, and that voters can mix party choices, with in-person voting available October 23 to November 3.
Brownfield City Council approved bids for two city vehicles from Ed Moseley Ford, a 2001 Ford F-150 at 16713 and a 2001 Ford Taurus at 16455, under budgeted amounts. They also agreed that Ropesville School District will pay similar drug dog service fees as Meadow and Wellman union districts, based on a feasibility study, with rates set for eight and ten month periods. The meeting included a bid on property at 519 Etate and a Windpower project discussion, with a special session planned for October 25 in Lubbock to hear Mark Zion on electric deregulation.
Brownfield gains new physician Dr Raleigh Smith opening practice Monday at Brownfield Regional Medical Center. A Houston native, he practiced in Danville Arkansas and East Texas and cites Texas as his chosen home. He specializes in family practice and surgery including heart procedures. He and wife Kimberly have three children and enjoy family time with a menagerie of animals.
Lynn Brisendine explains the Brownfield News policy banning Letters to the Editor endorsing candidates or airing political fights. He cites business fairness and preventing mudslinging, noting letters will not appear this election cycle. He mentions a prior plan by a local group and confirms no political endorsements in this issue.
Brief statements from candidates for County Attorney Sheriff and Justice of the Peace appear, with a campaign-finance outline on page eight. The report totals reported contributions and expenditures, noting detailed donor and expense data available at the County Clerk’s office. Combined, candidates spent 1884.40 on emery board handouts and 8791.85 on signs.
A forum printed as a public service invited all local candidates to share 250 words or less entries with mug shots. Neither Gore nor Bush submitted statements or photos, and readers are reminded of the local relevance as polls show shifting support ahead of the election.
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