Measure G

Compared the county's tax push to the Boston Tea Party, saying the community is 'taxed to the point of tyranny' and criticizing 60 residents who pledged to vote for more taxes.

Called Measure G a 'train wreck of financial irresponsibility,' argued it's a general tax with no earmarks that will fund raises and pension debt, and accused two supervisors of spending their own money promoting it.

Demanded a public contingency plan if Measure G fails, accused leadership of fear-based campaigning on public safety, and said residents deserve honest answers, not 'pay more' as a governing philosophy.

Spoke in support of Measure G, citing benefits for fire stations, the sheriff's department, public health clinics, and public works, though his remarks were difficult to follow.

Invoked the 1774 Edenton Tea Party to argue that repeated tax proposals after voters said no amount to taxation without representation, and urged civility in political disagreement.

Opposed Measure G as a general sales tax with no spending guarantees, calling it a regressive 'forever tax' that would hit fixed-income households hardest.

A 12-year county employee and lifelong resident, she supported Measure G, explaining general fund dollars pay for the HR, IT, fleet, facilities, and auditor services that keep sheriff and road departments running.