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Candidate Freddie Bell Sr. For Mayor Of Princeville NC
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First of all this makes the third forum that I have attended in which the first two only consisted of Tarboro Town Council candidates.
When I heard about forum number three and Princeville candidates were invited, I knew I could not miss that one because I knew it would be some drama. I know that from attending the Princeville Town Commissioner’s meetings.
It is so damn funny that so many folks who run for an elected office don’t have a clue of what the duties consist of. So during their campaign speeches and etc. they mislead folks about what they will and can do.
Some folks claim they know the roles of the office they are seeking but the majority of them have repeatedly said that the main role is to do what the people want them to do. Not necessarily because their role should be to educate the people about what is going on so they can make an informed decision but hell half the time the elected officers don’t have a clue. At the end of the day the elected officer must listen to the people but also keep in mind that they must vote for what is in the best interest of the people and not solely vote on emotions of the people.
Every elected officer must recognize and understand that they must stay within the policies and procedures.
I am going to share my concerns about the following candidates.
Tarboro Town Council
John Wooten (black male) – I started out trying to follow him however after three forums he has lost me. I don’t know him because he moved to Tarboro recently. I feel he means well but he needs to learn the real role of the office that he is seeking.
Rev. Roy Gray (incumbent) and Taro Knight both black males whom I know too well. Many folks have asked me who do I feel will win this election? I said I believe whichever one that takes the most voters to the polls and they vote for them then that is who will win. But there will be a problem if one candidate takes voters to the poll and they end up voting for the opposite candidate.
However my personal opinion of Gray and Knight is that they are both equal. Knight has been Gray’s campaign manager for many years and up until now he has gone along with everything he has done but for some reason he wants to run against him. I am still asking the question why? They both have worked hard for Senator Clark Jenkins District 3 for several years now and they have gotten paid well. Neither candidate impresses me. I don’t think it will really make a difference which one is elected.
Princeville Commissioners – All black
Mayor
Theresa Richardson sounds very intelligent and very compassionate however I do not know her. I feel she has some experience because she has worked for the town. I believe I would vote for her if I lived in Princeville because I would hold her accountable and would push her to become a seasoned mayor.
Freddie Bell Sr. has no clue and everything he talked about can not be done as mayor and would have to be dealt with on the federal level. Listen to what he has to say. A wasted vote if he votes for himself. LMBAO
Priscilla Everett-Oates (former mayor) has no clue that she is one of the reasons why Princeville has suffered over the past several years.
Mayor Delia Perkins (incumbent) I believe have kept the town together however I have not been impressed with the way she carries out her meetings. I know there is a lot of tension in Princeville especially during their monthly meetings but I believe the meetings could be carried out much differently. During the flood Perkins did not allow the citizens to voice their opinions and they voted her out. With the way the meetings are carried out, I feel that she could be easily voted out again.
One good thing is that Perkins have resources and that goes a long ways when serving in an elected position.
Commissioner
Isabelle Purvis-Andrews (former commissioner) has no clue that she is one of the reasons why Princeville has suffered over the past several years. She and the former mayor Everett-Oates were a team then and still a team now as they have continued to attend the monthly meetings since they both lost their seats. In my opinion the questions and/or comments that they ask of the current commissioners should be addressed to Everett-Oates.
Ann Carney Adams (incumbent)seems to be doing the right thing. She seems to be very compassionate about her role as a commissioner and I feel she holds herself together very well during the meetings.
Purvis-Andrews is challenging Adams.
If I could vote I would vote for Adams.
Calvin Sherrod is seeking to unseat Carolyn Sharpe. Sherrod is a part of the Purvis-Andrews and Everett-Oates team. He too don’t have a clue.
Carolyn Sharpe didn’t attend due to her daughter having surgery.
If I could vote I would vote for Sharpe.
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