Concerned Citizens of Haywood** Town of Waynesville Mayor Pro Tem and Alderman Julia Boyd Freeman Speaking this evening at The Buttered Biscuit** Florida Disagrees with CDC and FDA about C-19 Vaccine for Children and Males 18-39 due to Heart Issues** Haywood Citizens Get Copy of Haywood Commissioner's "Rare Joint Statement" about Commissioner Ramey** Updated Speaker Schedule
REMINDER: Town of Waynesville Mayor Pro Tem and Alderman, Julia Boyd Freeman, is speaking this evening (1/19) at 5:30 PM at The Buttered Biscuit 1226 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC.
*Be sure to Check out Haywood Happenings at: index.php
Are our Commissioners and Health Department even aware of Florida's New Stance Against Covid-19 Vaccines for Healthy Children and Men ages 18-39, especially since they are considering giving $75,735 in additional funding for Covid-19 Vaccine Programs for Women and Children?
Florida’s Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph Ladapo MD, Phd., issued new Covid Vaccine Guidance and says, “chance of Cardiac-Related Death increases 84%”, post Vaccination, for men 18-39. The Surgeon General also stopped recommending the C-19 Vaccine for healthy Children a few months ago. Please Read the Quotes and Links Below:
"As such, the State Surgeon General recommends against males aged 18 to 39 from receiving mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Those with preexisting cardiac conditions, such as myocarditis and pericarditis, should take particular caution when making this decision".
“The Florida Department of Health is going to be the first officially to recommend against the covid-19 vaccine for healthy children,” Joseph Ladapo said, standing next to Florida’s governor Rick de Santis at a panel discussion called “The Curtain Close on Covid Theater.” The name refers to an event last week at which the Republican governor chided university students who were wearing masks, saying, “Please take them off."
https://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/ ... ne.pr.html (Florida Surgeon General says Covid-19 Vaccine increased risk of Cardiac-Related Death among men 18-39)
https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj.o622 (Florida is the 1st State to not Recommend the Covid Vaccine for Children)
https://rumble.com/v1nfctc-tucker-carls ... covid.html (Tucker Carlson interviews Florida’s Surgeon General)
Please also find below what is being characterized as a "rare joint statement" by SMN and being signed by Commissioners Ensley, Long, Best, and Rogers against Commissioner Ramey, which insinuates that Ramey is not in good standing with his Haywood Co. taxes, as per the questions below and the SMN article below. Commissioner Ensley states they are "all in agreement".
Did any of the 4 Commissioners verify Commissioner Ramey's status with the Haywood County Tax Collector before allowing this innuendo and misinformation to proceed? Both the current and previous Tax Collectors have stated that Commissioner Ramey is and was in "good standing" with his Haywood County Taxes. The SMN article also mentions that Ramey is in good standing with the current Tax Collector.
It appears these 4 Commissioners and SMN are more concerned with Ramey's "$2500" in tax bills, than they are with their recently "waisted" $500,000 given to the Asheville Chamber through the Haywood Chamber, and the potential $75,735 they may give to the Health Department for more Covid Vaccines which, evidence is now showing, could be harming and killing people. Please Read and See the Information Below:
https://smokymountainnews.com/news/item ... t-on-ramey (SMN Reports on the "rare joint statement" by 4 County Commissioner)
** Please note the prompt response to SMN questions from the 4 Commissioners. 2 of the 5 current Commissioners have still not completely answered the Haywood Citizens Questionnaire/Survey, originally sent to them in the Spring of 2022.
Cory,
See answers in red bold print to your questions below. This response is from the four commissioners (Brandon, Tommy, Jennifer and me) that you sent the email to. All are in agreement.
L. Kevin Ensley, PLS
PO Box 1401
428 Dellwood Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-6395
Psalms 91:3, 5-6 Surely He shall deliver you .... from the perilous pestilence. You shall not be afraid .... of the pestilence that walks in darkness.
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 11, 2023, at 12:30 PM, Cory Vaillancourt <cory@smokymountainnews.com> wrote:
Good afternoon commissioners, and happy New Year!
I’m working on a story about delinquent taxes, and I’d like to get your thoughts in writing.
On Sept. 28, 2022, The Smoky Mountain News reported that a Republican candidate for Haywood County Board of Commissioners, Terry Eugene Ramey, owed thousands in back taxes to the county, with some bills dating to 2012. This fiscal year, the county will collect more than $52 million in property taxes — by far its largest source of income.
At that time, Ramey said he’d pay the bills if they were valid. A subsequent review of the bills with the county’s tax assessor determined that the bills are indeed valid.
As of Jan. 10, Ramey still has 13 outstanding tax bills in Haywood County, and has repeatedly threatened The Smoky Mountain News for reporting on his delinquencies.
Since being sworn into office on Dec. 8, Ramey has cast 13 votes, some of them concerning more than $38,000 of taxpayer money — all without paying his own taxes.
1. It is acceptable for an elected official to threaten members of the media.
Do you agree? Why or why not?
It is never acceptable for public officials to threaten the press. The Constitution’s first amendment guarantees freedom of the press. This was granted along with the other amendments to protect the Republic and everyone’s freedoms. Newspapers have “letters to the editor” for an elected official, or anyone for that matter, to refute what they believe to be misinformation.
2. It is hypocritical for someone who owes back taxes to make decisions regarding taxpayer money.
Do you agree? Why or why not?
Questions 2, 4 & 5 would relate to the fact that an election was held and 26,927 voters cast a ballot. Of those,13,498 (50.13%) voted to elected Mr. Ramey. The issue about his taxes had been reported and printed in the press prior to the election. Our taxes support our schools, community college, EMS, Fire departments, Sheriff’s department, library, mandated state/federal programs and many other initiatives that enhance our quality of life. Our opinion is that, as an elected official, we should be an example and promptly pay our taxes.
3. County commissioners are paid for their service each month. Terry Ramey’s paychecks should be garnished until his taxes are paid.
Do you agree? Why or why not?
Haywood County has an elected tax collector and he has the authority to garnish wages from anyone who is delinquent.
4. Terry Ramey should recuse himself from all board votes until his taxes are paid.
Do you agree? Why or why not?
5. Terry Ramey should resign from the board.
Do you agree? Why or why not?
The voters of Haywood County elected Mr. Ramey and he will have to face them. The county commission has a public comment session at every regular board meeting. If Haywood County voters have lost their trust in him, then they have the opportunity to voice whether or not a resignation is in order.
My deadline for these responses is Sunday, Jan. 13. All answers will be noted in my story.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you’d like to discuss this, on or off the record.
Cory Vaillancourt
Politics Editor, The Smoky Mountain News
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Updated Speaker Schedule:
1/19 Julia Boyd Freeman (Town of Waynesville Mayor Pro Tem and Alderman)
1/26 Gary Caldwell (Town of Waynesville Mayor)
2/2 Tom Deweese (President of the American Policy Institute) (Author of the Activist Handbook)
2/9 David Adams (Town of Waynesville Police Chief)
2/16 Available
2/23 Available
3/2 Hal Weatherman (Candidate for Lt. Governor of North Carolina)
We're looking forward to hearing Julia Boyd Freeman and seeing everyone tomorrow evening! Please bring questions and invite a friend.
