Endorsements Of Candidates 2010

The DCN proudly endorses the following candidate.

SHERIFF Edgecombe County – James L. Knight Black Male (Incumbent) also visit him on Facebook – I played a major role in seeking to get Knight appointed to fill the unexpired term of Ellis. Knight has done a great job and has unified people in the county through his leadership. He campaign year round because he is always doing things in all communities be it church, sports, civic groups and etc. He is a people’s person and a stone country boy.

US SENATE – Ken Lewis Black Male - I received a phone call from Lewis many, many years ago after he had seen my blog on the internet. We had a long talk and I found the brother to be very intelligent and wanted to do something for the people. I had no idea and he probably had no idea that one day I would be able to vote for him if he decided to run for an office. Lewis contacted me sometime last year to inform me that he was considering running for this seat.

Note: Cal Cunningham contacted me via my blog. I have received emails from Elaine Marshall.

US HOUSE DISTRICT 1 – Congressman G. K. Butterfield Black Male (Incumbent) – I played a major role in seeking to get Butterfield appointed to fill the unexpired term when Ballance stepped down. I have supported Butterfield because he has worked faithfully for the people in the 1st Congressional District. Whenever he is in your area, he will always give a brief but thorough report on what is going on in Washington DC. He is accessible to the people.

NC SENATE DISTRICT 3 Edgecombe/Martin/Pitt Counties – No endorsement at this time. I wish I could endorse Frankie Bordeaux (Black Male) because he started campaigning early. This is what I have been preaching over the years. I hate it when folks wait to the last minute to begin campaigning. He has the money and it takes money to run a campaign especially to compete with Jenkins. The main thing is Bordeaux is saying what many folks are saying across the district while others are saying it behind closed doors. If I knew the issue with Cambridge was over there is no doubt that I would support Bordeaux. I will bet that we will not find out anything about the investigation with the Attorney General’s Office until long after the election. This will be to the advantage of Jenkins and Armstrong however Jenkins has the edge. Go figure.

Note: Was contacted by Bordeaux and Armstrong seeking my support.

EDGECOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 3 – No endorsement at the moment. Have not been contacted by either candidate.

EDGECOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 7 – John W. Edmondson White Male(Incumbent)  Edmondson has served 1 term. I believe he has done a good job overall and deserve the opportunity to serve another term. His opponent is an older white female who is a retired school principal from within the system. Sources say she wants to serve on the board to help push an agenda that would not be good for the system overall. In my opinion I must agree because I do not like her attitude. I know of several folks who could not get along with her. I was told that the last year as a principal she went out with an attitude.

Note: I am a strong advocate for children and parents but not limited to.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 Edgecombe County – No endorsement at the moment. I live in this district but have not heard from nor received anything from any of the candidates.

* Check back later for more endorsements

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Local minister drops out of school board race – Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

After having filed to run for election to the Edgecombe County Board of Education on the final day, Evangeline Bullock dropped out three days later, saying campaigning and holding the seat would be too time-consuming. (Read more @ The Rocky Mount Telegram)

The Edgecombe County Commissioners continues to validate Rev. Roosevelt Higgs but why?

Sources have been telling The DCN that Rev. Roosevelt Higgs lives in the E. L. Roberson Center on Baker Street in Tarboro NC with his mother. Higgs address is listed in Speed NC where he is a precinct vice chair.

The Edgecombe County Planning Department has made several presentations to the Edgecombe County Commissioners about where Higgs says he lives. The commissioners know that it is no way Higgs lives where he says he lives especially after the county has visited the property and there is no livable structure nor any electricity and water at this property.

Higgs is the chair of the Edgecombe County Human Relations Commission. He teamed up with a person who came down from Birmingham Alabama whom tried to discredit Edgecombe County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon was at that time was a candidate for Superintendent of Birmingham schools. Sources told The DCN they seen Higgs and this person arrive at the January Edgecombe County School Board meeting on a rental car.

About 2 weeks ago It was reported to The DCN that Higgs attended the Department of Social Services board meeting and acted a fool. It was reported that he arrived at this meeting with Cliff Hickman a former DSS worker who is retired but has some issues with the DSS. Hickman addressed the board also saying he had been denied access to the DSS building.

It was reported to The DCN this past week that Rev. Roosevelt Higgs was calling around asking folks to run against certain incumbents on the Edgecombe County school board and  county commissioner board. I see some folks have filed to run against several incumbents.

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Ronald E. Jackson Citizens for Better Schools Executive Director Has Connected With A Known Criminal In Edgecombe County To Help Him Carry Out His Mission

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Race for sheriff starts to heat up – Source: The Daily Southerner

Becoming the sheriff is a large task but it is one that John Wilson is ready to take and one that Sheriff James Knight is not ready to give up. (Read more @ The Daily Southerner)

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Jenkins joins N.C. Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Board – Source: The Daily Southerner

State Sen. Clark Jenkins, D-Edgecombe, was recently invited to join the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation’s Board of Directors by state Rep. Alma Adams, chairwoman. (Read more @ The Daily Southerner)

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Upcoming Elections Mudslinging?

The DCN will follow the mudslinging in the upcoming election. I truly believe there will be a lot of mudslinging this year because some folks are mad with the President Barack Obama. These folks have a problem with our President being a black man. Some also have a problem with him because they say he has not done anything since he was elected.

I will address the mudslinging that I know to be false accusations against a candidate especially the candidates that I will endorse after the filing period closes on Friday February 26, 2010.

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Frankie Bordeaux – Candidate for Senate District 3 Bio

Frankie Bordeaux is an approachable and accessible leader. “Throughout this campaign, I will listen to the voters and I will be accessible, I will be responsive, I will treat all voters and constituents with the respect and dignity they deserve. I am going to work hard, build relationships and build a case to each voter that I am the best candidate to serve in the North Carolina Senate.

Frankie was born on January 6, 1958 and is the son of William Bordeaux, Sr. and the late Carrie Bordeaux. He has two brothers and three sisters. He is married to the former Faye Hardy of Greenville and they have five children, Myron, Rico, Ashley, Taylor and Lauren. Frankie graduated from John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC. He went on to attain his B.S. degree from Elizabeth City State University in 1980. He has also taken graduate courses at North Carolina Central University.

His community involvement is vast. He is a member of Sycamore Hill Baptist Church in Greenville, NC. He is a member of the Board of Directors at BB&T Bank. Bordeaux is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Frankie is a former member of the Rocky Mount Rotary Club, (Paul Harris Fellow) and Rocky Mount Kiwanis club. He is a recipient of numerous civic and community awards. He is an NCAA Basketball Official from 1988 to present. He has graduated from the Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL Fellow).

A vote for Frankie Bordeaux is a vote for a new attitude and a new way of doing business for the people of Edgecombe, Martin and Pitt Counties. “I believe we need a voice in Raleigh who will stand up for our families, or businesses and our communities. This campaign is about change: a change in attitude, a change in direction and a change in leadership. A change for Edgecombe, Martin and Pitt Counties.”

Submitted:

Tekyia Mozell
Campaign Secretary
Committee to Elect Frankie Bordeaux for NC Senate

Upcoming Elections Will Be Heating Up Soon And This Is Where I Stand

I have no permanent friends, no permanent enemies only permanent interest.

I have stated several times that I will be more actively engaged in upcoming elections than ever before.

I am not going to endorse anyone until the filing period closes. Before I endorse anyone I will have spoken to those whom I am going to endorse to see where they are coming from. I have stated in my mailings that anyone running for an elected office in my district be it local or statewide they need to contact The DCN.

The DCN can play a crucial role in the candidates campaign. It will not be business as usual and because of the need to be more politically involved in what goes on around me, I will be educating others along the way. It will be up to others how they receive the information and how they use it.

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Incumbents file for local, state offices – Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

Incumbent candidates throughout the Twin Counties filed with Board of Elections offices Wednesday, seeking re-election for local and state offices. (Read more @ The Rocky Mount Telegram)

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More candidates file to run in primaries: Source The Rocky Mount Telegram

A few Twin Counties candidates registered campaigns Tuesday to run for local, state and federal offices on the second day of election filing.

The following candidates filed to run in area contests: (Read more @ The Rocky Mount Telegram)

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