cumberland county

According to new polls conducted by Public Policy Polling for Progress North Carolina, two Cumberland County legislative seats could be very competitive this fall. (These polls are part of a series of surveys designed to answer the question: “Can progressives retake the NC General Assembly?”)

In Senate District 19, incumbent Republican Sen. Wesley Meredith trails potential Democratic challenger and NC House Rep. Diane Parfitt, 37%-40%. Download the complete results for Senate District 19.

In House District 45, a potential matchup between former Republican county commissioner Diane Wheatley and Democratic school board member Kim Fisher is also close. Wheatley leads Fisher, 38%-36%. Download the complete results for House District 45.

By attempting to shut down early voting sites:

Suzanne Rucker, chairwoman of the Cumberland County Republican Party, told the Board of Elections on Tuesday that early voting costs too much money to justify all of those locations, especially when turnout is normally poor during the one stop period.

Ralph Reagan, who was chairman of the local GOP in 2008, was a big critic of early voting. He called it a burden on election officials and an opportunity for ill-informed citizens to vote. He hated Sunday voting, too, which he said benefited Democrats over Republicans in Cumberland County.

Or, could it be because those "ill-informed citizens" put Barack Obama so far ahead during the early voting of 2008?

Cumberland County Progressives

Saturday May 15, 2010

2 p.m.

Sunset Coffee

In Bronco Square

under the "Ice and Hot" sign

1047 Murchison Road

Suit 118

Sunset Coffee wheelchair accessible

and on the bus line

For more information, call 483-0189.

The purpose of the Cumberland County Progressives is to promote economic, social, and environmental justice, peace and sustainability in North Carolina; to maximize the democratic process, to advocate for today’s most pressing issues and to serve as a voice of conscience.

Our ultimate goal is to educate, bring unbiased and informative political information for the citizens of Cumberland County and the means by which citizens can effect change.

I've spent the past 36 days getting used to life from the other side of the table. On March 1, 2010, I was sworn-in as the newest at-large Cumberland County commissioner. And as I face my first election this May, I need this community's help. Please follow me below the fold.

Well, it's been a day, folks. And that was after quite a night on Thursday.

On Monday, March 1 at 9 am in the Board of Commissioners chamber at the Cumberland County Courthouse, I will be sworn-in as the newest Cumberland County Commissioner, At-Large. I may have to dig up some history books...but after some discussion with people in the know, I believe I will be making history, at the age of 29, as the youngest commissioner in Cumberland County history. When I am sworn in, I believe I will also be the only attorney serving as an elected local government official in the county (to include our municipalities).

Last night's vote of the county executive committee was full of excitement, drama, suspense ... and, ultimately, victory. But that elation must quickly turn into dedication into getting the job done for the citizens of my county.

http://www.fayobserver.com/Articles/2010/02/10/975296

http://www.fayobserver.com/Articles/2010/02/09/974836

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 9, 2010

Contact: Jennifer Blue (jenniferblue@nc.rr.com)

Fayetteville attorney Mary Ann Tally filed today to run for Superior Court Judge. Tally filed for one of two seats in Cumberland County Superior Court District 12C. The seats are currently held by Judge James Ammons and Judge Lynn Johnson. Johnson is not running for re-election.

“I look forward to the opportunity to serve the people of Cumberland County,” said Ms. Tally. “I have deep respect for our courts and judicial system and want to ensure that we can provide justice for all of our citizens.”

Ms. Tally has lived in Fayetteville since 1974 and has been practicing law for 35 years. She is currently an attorney with Tally & Tally, a family-owned firm whose other members include her husband and two sons. She also serves as the Director of the Trial Assistance Unit at the Center for Death Penalty Litigation.

Ladies and Gents of BlueNC:

I wanted y'all to be the first to know that I am taking up the call and will be running for the appointment and election to the soon-to-be vacated at-large seat on the Cumberland County Board of Commission. I'll be giving y'all more information about this exciting campaign as it gets off the ground, but for now just wanted to share our press release announcement. Please join us on Facebook and feel free to contact me as we promote our ideals at the local government level. See ya on the campaign trail!

Phillip

To my BlueNC folks:

I have always been an advocate for action...it's up to us to take leadership positions in our county, district, and state party. Next month, county conventions will be held all across the state; we cannot afford to miss this opportunity to promote real change. Below is my bid to lead my county party, but I hope you will join me, not only in my effort in Cumberland County on April 18th, but in your own local parties. You need to be the ones letting your voices be heard. Run for party office, run for State Executive Committee, run to represent your county at the District level, and hold accountable those who run for election. Help recruit and win for our North Carolina Democratic Party!