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Published October 04, 2008 07:19 pm - By Trent Moore Staff Writer When asked why he believes he is best suited for the office of mayor, candidate Ernest Hauk noted his two terms as a Cullman city council member gives him ample experience in dealing with local government. Ernest Hauk touts experience, past decisions The Cullman Times By Trent Moore
Staff Writer When asked why he believes he is best suited for the office of mayor, candidate Ernest Hauk noted his two terms as a Cullman city council member gives him ample experience in dealing with local government. “My eight years on the council gives me insight and knowledge about how city government actually works, and gives me the ability to accomplish the goals of the citizens without a long period of learning,” he said. “I have the ability to look at all sides of an issue, weigh what is presented and make a decision based on that. I do not have the personality to have my mind made up without knowing all the facts and I’m not afraid to change my mind, and admit when I’ve made a mistake.” Hauk said he also has experience with city budgeting. “I’ve worked the budgets in lean economic times and in times of plenty,” he said. “I have learned to wisely spend taxpayer money according to the income we have in regards to future needs.” On the topic of possibly changing the boat motor size limit from 15 horsepower to 25 horsepower on Lake Catoma, Hauk said he has not yet reached a personal conclusion as to how the matter should be handled. “Having worked with that for several weeks now, and listening to citizens, I have to say the jury is still out,” he said. “It seemed to be an easy answer, but as government works we found many other things to consider. This is what we do and continue to do. The most important thing is keeping our drinking water safe.” As far as a future water source is concerned, Hauk said he believes the Duck River Dam project is the best course of action for the city. “I’m committed to Duck River,” he said. “I have sat down with the county commissioners and two commission chair elects and have been assured we will all work together on the water issue.” Hauk said he hopes the legal issues currently barring the Duck River Dam project from completion will soon be resolved. “That is in the hands of the judge and as soon as a decision is reached we are ready to start,” he said. “The environmental lawsuit has kept us from proceeding and we expect a ruling on that this month.” Though the Duck River project is his first choice, Hauk said he would be open to other options in the future. “I’m not opposed to holding the Tennessee River as a future water source, beyond Duck River,” he said. 
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