Douglas County Election Results

With 26 of the 27 precincts counted, with only provisional ballots to be counted Wednesday, the unofficial returns include:

• Republican Primary
County Commission Chairman: Tom Worthan, 5,212 votes, 84.2 percent; Igor Malanchuk, 979, 15.8 percent;

Board of Education, District 5: Jeff Morris, 928, 42.8 percent; Rickey Roland, 688, 31.7 percent; Mark Worthy, 359, 16.6 percent; Keith Thornton, 193, 8.9 percent;

Board of Education, District 1: Mike Miller, 621, 60.1 percent; Christine Smith, 412, 39.9 percent;
Tax Commissioner: Todd Cowan, 4,482, 75.3 percent; Joan Edenfield, 1,472, 24.7 percent;

Clerk of Superior Court: Rhonda Payne, 4,720, 77.4 percent; Sandra Rollins, 1,377, 22.6 percent;

• Democratic Primary
Sheriff: Derrick Broughton, 2,226, 68.0 percent; John Francis, 1.049, 32.0 percent.

In Douglas County voting in contested state races:

• Republican Primary
Public Service Commissioner: Doug Everett, 3,600, 66.8 percent; Rick Collum, 1,791, 33.2 percent;

Public Service Commissioner: Lauren McDonald, 2,620, 50.2 percent; Pam Davidson, 2,601, 49.8 percent;

• Democratic Primary
U.S. Senate: Vernon Jones, 1,764, 47.5 percent; Jim Martin, 934, 25.1 percent; Dale Cardwell, 830, 22.3 percent; Rand Knight, 123, 3.3 percent; Josh Lanier, 66, 1.8 percent;

Public Service Commissioner: Jim Powell, 2,561, 84.2 percent; Bob Indech, 481, 15.8 percent;

U.S. House, 13th District: David Scott, 1,807, 59.2 percent; Donzella James, 1,244, 40.8 percent;
STATE House, District 64: Roger Bruce, 527, 62.8 percent; Charles Brant, 313, 37.2 percent.
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Douglas County Ga. Primary Election Results

The results of Douglas County Georgia Primary Election will be posted here as they are provided by the county. Please visit this page later tonight (July 15).

Invitation: Election Night Reception

From Igor Malanchuk:

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Thank you for your support and help with our campaign. We had a very short time to get out our message that we must control spending and bring about new leadership for the future. The future is now in the hands of the voters. With a low voter turn out expected, it is impossible to predict how the vote will go. This may be a very close race!

Regardless of the out come, I have enjoyed meeting and working with you and promise to stay involved in our government. I hope you will be involved also.

Tuesday night (July 15), we are hosting an Election Watch Party at my campaign headquarters located at 3697 Hwy 5, Suite 6 between the hours of 7:30 and 9:30 pm.

Please join us for food and refreshments and bring your friends and family.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Proud to be an American,

Igor Malanchuk

Campaign Headquarters:

3697 Hwy 5, Suite 6 Douglasville, GA 30135

Tel: (770) 947-8253 Fax: (770) 947-8254

http://www.Igor2008.com E-mail: Igor@Igor2008.com

Directions:

From I-20 West, exit 34 (Hwy 5) take Left and go 3 miles See Cedar Mountain Village Center (next to Food Depot)

It was supposed to be an easy race…

A Campaign letter from Tom Worthan and his wife;
From an ad in the Douglas Neighbor Newspaper

To the voters of Douglas County,

It was supposed to be an easy campaign….. Over the last 3 ½ years there have been many positive changes in our county to enrich and ensure our quality of life. Douglas County is fiscally sound for the first time in many years. There has been corporative working commitment from all the entities that come together for the good of the people; City Officials, WSA, School Board, etc. The housing requirements have been upgraded so that when you buy a new home in Douglas County you can be assured the quality is more durable and will last. There have been improvements to parks that were in shambles for several years. You are safer because you have more fire, police and emergency facilities and workers. You have a better Douglas County than you had four years ago.

It was supposed to be an easy campaign….so many people told us how much they appreciate the dedication and commitment in this position of service, the job well done would be stand on its own.

However, it has not been easy… It is difficult to read all the misquoted, misinformed information that paints a bleak picture of our county, when we know the truth.

We are asking you to join us and take the HIGH road… We are asking you to take this election to heart, pray about your decision and Vote on Tuesday, July 15th.

Local officials are often chosen in the primary. Few people realize that and only vote in November. The PRIMARY is when you can make a difference.

Sincerely, Tom and Linda Worthan

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tom Worthan, Chairman – Douglas County Board of Commissioners – Tony Godfrey, Chairman P.O. Box 1901, Douglasville, Ga. 30134 – http://www.tomworthan.net

Igor Malanchuk- Debate with Opponent Tom Worthan Unlikely

Igor Malanchuk for Chairman,
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
http://www.Igor2008.com
Contact: Igor Malanchuk

For Immediate Release June 25, 2008

Igor Malanchuk sees Debate with Opponent Tom Worthan Unlikely

Douglasville GA: Republican candidate for chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners Igor Malanchuk said he is disappointed that his opponent Tom Worthan refuses to debate him in a public forum after Worthan said twice that he would attend a debate if the GOP hosted it.

Malanchuk said it is important for the public to see the two candidates talk about the issues that concerns voters… taxes and government spending.

“Mr. Worthan on two occasions agreed to a one-on-one debate with me but now he refuses to meet. What is he afraid of and what is he hiding from?”, said Malanchuk.

Douglas County Pension Fund

Pension funds: why the County is silent on ROI and fees?

A Pension Fund is an investment. ANY investment is about two things:
• Return on investment (stocks, bonds, money market, etc.)
• Management fee.

The County is SILENT on both expense and investment returns, and wants everyone to believe that a free lunch is possible on Wall Street: you get two more benefits for free.

The Pension Board “felt it was in the County’s best interest,” “estimated that this move will save the County approximately $175,275.00 per year,” and believes that “this move will … immediately increase the investment returns” (see Note 1). They neither researched alternatives with their existing manager nor sought out other investment proposals.

This change makes neither a substantive change to prospective returns they could not have found through other means nor addresses the fact that their savings may actually leave future taxpayers having to pay for benefits that are not being funded today.

The County expects you to feel, assume and hope with them instead of providing a cost benefits analysis and a reasonable explanation for the transfer (see Note 2).

The Pension and Commissioners Board both authorized to bid this contract out, but changed their mind for unknown reasons (see Note 2). It is another example of flip flopping. The pattern of contracts without biddings continues.
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Douglas County Georgia Government Growth 3.4 Times Population

Over the past 3 year Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Worthan blamed budget increases on population growth. But according to budget reports, Douglas County Government Salaries and Wage Appropriation grew 3.4 times faster than the County’s population. From $55,805,310.00 in 2004 to $85,320,131.00 in 2008, a 35% increase. While population grew from 107,000 to 119,000 in 2008 a 10% increase.

Of the $100 million budget, $85 million goes to pay for salaries, wages and benefits.

Is Douglas County Georgia in financial crises?

Memorandum From: Igor Malanchuk www.Igor2008.com
Republican Candidate for Chairman,
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Vote July 15 – Early Voting July 7-11

Is Douglas County Georgia in financial crises? Look at the numbers!

Under Tom Worthan’s watch, Douglas County saw the biggest disconnect with financial reality, stretching of the law to its limits and beyond and a steady stream of tax increases.

Here are some numbers from the County’s budgets:

1. General Fund Trends: spending outgrew growth in revenue by $9,602,102.00.

Source: General Fund Trends Actual Approved Difference:
2004 2008 Growth:
Revenue: $62,536,133.00 $80,862,132.00 $18,325,999.00
Expenditures: $58,133,457.00 $86,061,558.00 $27,928,101.00
Surplus/Deficit: $4,402,676.00 -$5,199,426.00 -$9,602,102.00

2. Douglas County Government Salaries and Wage Appropriation grows 3.4 times faster than the County’s population.

Source: 2004 and 2008 Budgets 2004 2008 Growth:
Salaries and Wage Appropriations $55,805,310.00 $85,320,131.00 35%
Douglas County Population 107000 119500 10%

3. Tax anticipated notes (Loans) grew up by 100%.

Tax anticipated notes 2005 TAN 2008 TAN
Amount: $7,200,000.00 $14,000,000.00
Interest: 2.53% 3.58%

4. The County is unable to maintain 10% Reserves policy:
2004 2008 Growth:
Revenue $86,660,884 $107,484,423 19%
Expenses $68,865,910 $99,618,521 31%
Reserve (10% of budget) $8,666,088 $10,748,442
Deficit/Surplus $9,128,885.60 -$2,882,540.30

On March 5, 2008 Douglas Neighbor Newspaper reported that Chairman Tom Worthan is “cheerful about the state of the county”. Three months later, in June 2008, the County finance department reported declines in revenue and Tom Worthan borrowed $14,000,000.00 – another record amount for the County.

Tom Worthan has shown a disregard for responsible management of our tax dollars and has no will to stop overspending. His actions will lead to higher taxes.

By voting for Republican Igor Malanchuk on July 15 we can end:
• Higher Taxes
• Uncontrolled growth of government and overspending,
• Hiring of services without proper biding procedures and necessity,
• Cash pay outs without contracts and itemized bills.

As Chairman, Igor Malanchuk will:
• Restore the rule of law and fiscal management
• Restore values of limited government and principles of equal opportunities
• Trim wastes and find savings in the government
• Create new opportunities for small businesses

Help Igor Malanchuk to help you: Vote against new taxes, favoritism and wasteful spending – Vote for Igor Malanchuk. It’s your government… let’s take it back!

Have a Great day and a Happy July 4th,
Igor Malanchuk

Look at the Numbers
Source: Douglas County Budget 2004 and 2008.

Campaign Headquarters:
3697 Hwy 5, Suite 6 Douglasville, GA 30135
Tel: (770) 947-8253 Fax: (770) 947-8254
http://www.Igor2008.com – E-mail: Igor@Igor2008.com

Directions:
From I-20 West, exit 34 (Hwy 5) take Left and go 3 miles See Cedar Mountain Village Center
(next to Food Depot)

Summary of Flagview Mobile Home Park Purchase

Submitted by Igor Malanchuk

Summary of Flagview Mobile Home Park Purchase (for construction of new jail) by the County.

Sources: available through Douglas County and GBI records, local media

March 15th, 2007

* Bass and Associates completed the park’s appraisal for the County: value is $5.6mln.
* County’s appraisal at the time was $3,9 mln.

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May 2nd, 2007

Tom Worthan hired Kyle Gable, Bullock Mannelly Partners, Inc. to buy the park for the County for 5% commissions

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August 27th 2007 3:35 p.m. email communications between Eric Linton (County Administrator and Scott Orton)

Erik: “Scott, if I am reading this right, you are estimating approximately $1million to close park.”

Scott: “That is correct…..”

Thursday, September 6, 2007 Douglas County Sentinel

Worthan: Jail will be built with our without SPLOST

“I don’t want to build a new jail and I’m sure you don’t,” Worthan said. “Our number one responsibility is to protect you and your property. We can’t do that by letting prisoners out early.” Only four hours before Worthan spoke to the AARP, the Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved the $8.5 million purchase of a 36-acre site for the jail and law enforcement administration center. The land currently houses the Flagview Mobile Home Park.

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Quarterman Questions Douglas County Pension Plan

From: James Quarterman, Democrat Candidate for Douglas County Ga. Chairman

Chairman (Tom) Worthan:

It has come to my attention that the county plans to transfer the 50 to 60 million dollars county retirement plan over to GEBCOR as of July 1, 2008. It is also my understanding that GEBCORE is a division or agency of the Georgia County Commission Association.

It is my understanding that if this transfer is allowed, isn’t it going to cost each employee up to $400.00 per year in fees and cost the county an additional $130,000.00 a year?

My question is how can you transfer 50 to 60 million dollars without any bids or due diligence of service to protect this fund balance. And isn’t all this being done so that the county can use its employee’s retirement and pension to secure and anchor future debt to build a new county jail and other projects?