I believe when citizens (some

I know; some I don't) address the nasty comments and misinformation they

read in the initial letter from his campaign manager, his website, his

slick mail piece and the letters written by his "communications director,"

he attributes them directly to me. Not true.

For some reason, when citizens

respond to his negative campaign tactics and try to correct the misinformation

he puts out, my opponent immediately claims "victim status."

This is a clever Clintonian tactic but I believe it is not one which will

impress our informed electorate of Fayette County.

Incidentally, I have sent out

my first mail piece. It does not even mention or refer to my opponent

in any way. Many folks have told me that they appreciate my not responding

to the "bait" from my opponent. Compare our mail-outs and judge

for yourself.

2. My opponent and I agree

that the Fayetteville Main Street Program is outstanding. The county has

and always will support their efforts. We assist with their events, always

provide workers and facilities when requested, keep the administrative

complex and courthouse in line with Main Street standards and themes and

enjoy a fine working relationship with their director, Nancy Price.

Recently the county deeded

the land under the Hollingsworth House and the parking lot behind it to

the city of Fayetteville in order to permanently protect it, should future

county commissioners decide to sell the administrative complex.

My opponent said that the city

wanted to preserve the old Dorsey House on Long Avenue and that I had

ordered it razed. What he failed to say is that in September 1999, the

city requested we give them 30 days to move it. The county agreed and

told them the building would cost them nothing.

In October 1999, unable to

get the house moved, the city requested an additional five months, until

April 1, 2000, to get it moved. We agreed with their request but said

that there would be no future extensions granted after April 1.

However, after April 1, [with

the city] again unable to get the house moved, I informed the city that

we would delay razing it until the latest possible time before construction

of the jail and judicial complex began.

For almost a year and a half,

they made no progress and on Feb. 13, 2001, it was razed, just one month

before construction began.

My opponent knows all this.

He was the mayor at the time the extensions were requested. He was unable

to get it done. I don't know why. Maybe the plan was simply unworkable

or maybe someone just dropped the ball, but the county did all we could

to allow the city to have the Dorsey House. We gave our word and we kept

it.

3. My opponent says he believes

we need a county-wide inventory of all historical assets. Had he done

any research at all, or had he even asked, he would know that we already

have one. It lists 410 historical buildings throughout the county and

was done by Historic Preservation Services, Inc. out of Macon, Ga. It

was completed in 1992.

A further bit of inquiry would

have shown that on Dec. 5, 2001, the current county commissioners amended

our development regulations to allow developers and property owners considerable

relief from some current regulations if they would preserve and protect

any of the county's historical assets as a part of their development plans.

My opponent continues to attempt

to create campaign issues where none exist. For my part, I believe as

a candidate for reelection, it is my responsibility to present voters

with facts rather than misinformation, misstatements and half-truths.

There are many more issues

which my opponent has raised during this campaign that require explanation

or clarification. Please consult my campaign website at www.electgregdunn.org.

We try to keep up with them, but you will see it's not easy. If you have

been told something which doesn't sound quite right or you want to know

my position on something important to you and we haven't addressed it

on the website, please call me at 770-460-9596 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Please get out and vote in

the primary election. That is the only opportunity you will have to select

your local elected officials. We candidates only decide to run for office.

You decide who will be in office. It has been a great privilege to serve

these last four years. I hope you'll renew my contract on Aug. 20. Thanks.

Greg Dunn

Chairman

Fayette County Commission