Marty Haynes can be trusted to serve well
Marty Haynes is the best choice to be Hamilton County’s assessor of property.
Our property tax revenues are based on the property values determined by the county assessor. To make these valuations, the assessor must have a good business sense, a clear and compassionate understanding of the direction of the county and cities, and be fair when making value decisions.
Marty is an outstanding businessman. As a county commissioner, he has a clear understanding of the direction of the county and the importance of our cities. Above all else, he is trustworthy.
The assessor’s office can be streamlined, the personnel can be given more efficient tools and the website can be jazzed up, but the important criteria is who will be fair when placing a value on your property. Marty is a proven leader. He has a passion for serving the people of Hamilton County and can be trusted in doing the right job for all property owners. Vote for Marty Haynes for assessor of property.
George Patten
Hixson
Don’t overlook Central High’s needs
The front page of the Times carried a story about Ooltewah’s girls soccer team wanting its own field. Parents make the point that they have been shuttled around for 15 years to various venues.
I understand their frustration and hope that they can find a place for them. At the same time, I want to bring to the community’s attention the need at Central High School for a track that both girls and boys can use. Central has had outstanding track stars, both male and female, for years. They have no place to practice; the worn-out remnants of a track that exists is in such bad shape that the TSSAA will not allow a meet to be held there, and it is too dangerous for practice. (They actually run along Highway 58). Additionally, the girls softball team has been promised lights for its field for years, which has turned out to be empty politician talk.
Finally, how about an auditorium promised 43 years ago? So, school board, Steve Highlander and Lee McDade, how about some interest and concern for Central, the oldest school in the county?
Barney Ottinger
Reader questions elusive justice in sentencing
Regarding the Chattanooga Times Free Press story on page B4 of last Saturday’s edition headlined “Former bus driver pleads guilty, receives probation”: If Alexander Rodriquez had murdered the child, would he have received a slap on the wrist? Where is justice when we need her?
Ella Kathleen Doherty
Ooltewah