District 5 Commission, Democrat: Jim Barnett

August 25, 2008

NAME: Jim Barnett

PARTY: Democrat

OCCUPATION: Owner of Gateswood Sports Inc in District 5.

BRIEFLY EXPLAIN YOUR EXPERIENCE AS IT RELATES TO THE DISTRICT 5 COMMISSION SEAT YOU ARE SEEKING:

I have operated a business in District 5 for over 30 years. My home and my church, Highland Baptist, is in Molino. I have had the privilege to listen to the residents of District 5 with their concerns relating to our County Government, I have been a Leader in stepping up for them and resolving issues.

WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING ESCAMBIA COUNTY (THE ENTIRE COUNTY) IN THE NEXT FOUR YEARS:

  1. The downturn in the economy nationwide has severely impacted Escambia County. We must work to encourage International Paper, Solutia, Gulf Power and General Electric to enhance and expand their work force. These jobs are in District 5 but help the entire area.
  2. Restore the faith of the voters in our elected officials. The voters deserve to have confidence that their elected officials are wisely using the county’s tax dollars.
  3. Congested roadways from downtown Pensacola, Perdido Key and north to the Highway 29 raceway must be addressed.

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING NORTH ESCAMBIA (MOLINO NORTH), AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES?

  1. The ever present problem of booming growth above Molino and the constant need to upgrade and pave dirt roads. With only 3 million dollars spent in District 5 paving last year, the county has 233 million dollars reserves sitting in a bank. Could we not at least spend 6 million on paving in the North end of the county?? That would be a good start.
  2. Property tax relief should have been a priority in 2006 when there was a 31 million dollars surplus. This was tax dollars out of our pocket, above and beyond the budget. Last week the Commissioners “Found 111″ passenger cars that could be sold as surplus. Who has been driving those cars and who did they think paid for them??
  3. There must be a concerned effort in helping Century and the surrounding area. The voters in Century are asking for increased Law Enforcement to help stop the increasing drug problem. Too much time and money is spent promoting downtown Pensacola while the residents of North Escambia is ignored.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD NORTH ESCAMBIA VOTERS KNOW ABOUT YOU AND YOUR PLANS FOR DISTRICT 5?

I have stood up for your constitutionals rights on the floor of the County Courthouse, State Senate and the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. I was the Chairman of “Dump the Charter” in 1995 when we defeated the “Downtown Written” Charter by 56 votes. I served you in 1970 in Vietnam and 2004 in Iraq. I am the proud and Longest serving member of the Atmore National Guard where many voters in District 5 has served.

I am a Tate Band Booster and active in the Community.

Keeping our Jobs, paving roads, revitalizing Century; It can be done. We must stop wasteful projects. Your Vote-Your choice

YOUR WEB ADDRESS: (none)

PHONE NUMBER(S): 476-0674  (work) 516-4984  (cell)

EMAIL:  jhbarnett2004@yahoo.com

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