Recommending a contractor
We were very fortunate to find contractor AJ Constant to help us build our forever home. We had a fairly strict requirements and limited budget. Tony was very gracious, easy to work with and very accommodating.
We had some major changes — adding a garage — a challenge not easy for him or any builder. He went above and beyond what many builders would do. We have a home that is very comfortable and meets all out needs.
If you are looking for a contractor. I highly recommend AJ Constant.
— Jim and Wendy Smiley, St Helena Island
Reject Transportation Sales Tax Referendum
The Beaufort Federation of Republican Men announced (Oct. 10) they will not be supporting the County’s Transportation Sales Tax Referendum and urges voters to vote ‘no’ on Ballot Question No. 1 (the TST) and also vote ‘no’ on Question No. 2 (the bond) on the upcoming November 5 ballot.
Scott Anderson, President of the organization stated “the Beaufort Federation of Republican Men (BFRM) cannot support an initiative lacking crucial detail and specifics especially in light of the 2018 referendum in which only four of 34 proposed projects have been completed. While we fully support needed infrastructure improvements, we believe at this time the County is not ready to effectively take on additional projects and to ask voters to take on the additional tax burden.”
Jeff Johnson, head of the BFRM Issues Committee added “after extensive analysis and review, we’ve concluded that to avoid the mistakes made in the 2018 referendum, significant structural and management oversight processes would need to be put into place, similar to what the Board of Education has done delivering projects on-time and on-budget, before we could support future County infrastructure proposals.”
— The Beaufort Federation of Republican Men (BFRM). Founded in 1985, the BFRM is a Conservative Republican organization focused on encouraging citizen involvement in local and state issues for the ultimate benefit of ALL citizens in the Lowcountry.
Murray not worth our public trust
At the City of Beaufort work session on Tuesday, Oct. 8, former mayor Stephen Murray attacked current mayor Phil Cromer with an ill-mannered verbal tirade (See at the 1:31:45 mark at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF0VPORLd3c).
The angry speech had to do with Murray’s notion that the city somehow made a less than adequate response to tropical storm Helene. Murray’s prepared remarks were intended to undermine Cromer politically if possible.
When finished speaking, Murray made quite a scene as he bolted from the room with his family in tow just as Cromer was beginning to respond.
Murray refers to himself as a “retired” politician. In case one forgets, Murray resigned in disgrace last year in the aftermath of an incident with Historic Beaufort Foundation director Cynthia Jenkins.
I am writing this as an apology to Phil Cromer on behalf of myself and the many well-intentioned and fair-minded citizens of Beaufort who are appalled by Murray’s rude and uncalled-for behavior. I especially apologize to all citizens of Beaufort for my past support of Murray and for donating to his political campaign. What a colossal mistake on my part! I do not believe Murray is worth our public trust.
— Paul Trask, Beaufort
