Thanks for your letter to the editor of the High Point Enterprise addressed "to the citizens of High Point:". I've decided to write you back on my blog, which I figure will be equally successful in reaching its target audience.
According to WFMY NEWS 2 and the High Point Enterprise, you've apparently had the following financial issues:
1. An SBI investigation of a bad $7000 check you wrote to a family member.
2. You owed over $500 for four months of unpaid utility bills. (Now paid)
3. You owe over $5500 for overdue state income taxes.
Wow.
Apparently five out of nine council members would like you to step down. All is not lost! At least council member Foster Douglas supports you. No matter that he has owed the city $32000 for ten years...
I noticed in your letter that you did not deny any of these issues and do not plan to step down based on the other council members' letters or motions. Nor did you in last Sunday's interview. I am glad you finally paid your utility bill.
You did write that "my personal life is my personal life." I don't agree. Your personal finance issues are a reflection of your capabilities in a public position as mayor. After all, if you can't manage your personal finance how can you successfully manage a city? I no longer have confidence this is possible.
You also wrote that "As a true believer in Jesus Christ, these adversities that I face will only make me stronger. There will be glory after this."
Uh.
You mean glory to God, right?
As a true believer, you are probably familiar with Jesus saying in Matthew 22:21 "render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
I think that means pay your taxes and give glory to God.
Anyhow, if you have to go away awhile for that bad check or unpaid taxes please keep in touch! Write us at: citizens of High Point c/o editor, High Point Enterprise.
