Monday's Internet Edition, September 06, 2010.
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Already they have met with the representatives of the Local Government Commission to present their side, giving information often contrary to that supplied by county authorities. The LGC showdown promises drama … and a pivotal decision for Davie County’s future.
They have been called the Three Musketeers, the Pep Boys and some less complimentary monikers, but they have doggedly pursued their agenda, sometimes tripping up the Davie County Board of Education along the way, adding to the saga of what to do about the high school.
“It should be up to the voters to decide how we spend these dollars,” said Jay Mintz of Advance.
Twice voters have overwhelmingly rejected referenda for a new school. Three other tax issues for school construction were soundly defeated. The county commissioners are bypassing the referendum process by applying for Certificate of Participation funds that don’t require a public vote ... subscribe to the Davie County Enterprise, P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, N.C. 28145.