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Published May 13, 2006 11:49 pm - As the June 6 primary approaches, the Cullman County road system, along with solutions for the county’s faltering budget are likely to be top issues in the County Commission race. Roads, water top issues in races Nine seek County Commission posts Evan Belanger As the June 6 primary approaches, the Cullman County road system, along with solutions for the county’s faltering budget are likely to be top issues in the County Commission race.
Other top-level issues include pay scales for county employees and future sources of drinking water. This year, both associate commission seats are up for grabs with nine candidates on the ballots: Place 1 Democratic candidates in the place-1 race are Donnie Handley and Faye Pruett Whisenant. Republicans are Bryan Messersmith and incumbent Doug Williams. ‰ For the incumbent, Williams is standing on past accomplishments for his platform. He pointed out a number of cost-saving programs at the Road Department, including fewer vehicles at the work site, a four-day work week to save on gas and keeping road construction areas closer together to decrease mileage. He also promised additional revenue for the county through grant money and income from the proposed ATV park. He said the county has taken in more than $1 million of grant money since he took office. Other promises include the implementation of the long-awaited pay scale system. “An associate commissioner has to be involved in all operations of the county,” he said. “With a $36 million budget, we need to see that the money is used properly.” ‰ Going against Williams is Messersmith, who has been an outspoken critic of recent eminent domain issues. Messersmith declined to comment to The Times, but released a prepared statement. In it, he stated that he is running in response to the property rights of his relatives being taken away. “There are many large issues on the horizon that need the attention of a full-time Commissioner,” he stated. 
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