I’m writing in response to Mr. Gastwaite’s claims of a 115 year old Democratic voter here in Chatham: Congratulations to the oldest voter in Chatham County during the recent> elections: Mr. Michael Young, who will be 115 years old at the end of this> year.> He voted absentee as aContinue Reading

I’m not sure what Mr.Gastwaite is trying to imply re: his post regarding the oldest voter in Chatham County, but it has an unpleasant odor to it. Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2020 14:52:14 -0500From: SueSubject: Raymond Gastwaite’s postContinue Reading

Chatham County must be a healthy place to live

Congratulations to the oldest voter in Chatham County during the recent elections: Mr. Michael Young, who will be 115 years old at the end of this year. He voted absentee as a Democrat during the 2020 early voting period. As there are only two verified 115-year-olds according to wikipedia whoContinue Reading

Separating ourselves into blue and red

Separating Ourselves We’ve separated ourselves into blue and redDivided ourselves by cities, states, and countriesLosing our thread of humanity Our quest for individualismhas left no room for the whole Separated from each otherand separated from ourselves For as long as we forget WEWe have forgotten ME A father, a mother,Continue Reading

Raymond Gastwaite seems to have touched a nerve with his (her?) post in Chatlist #6839 on the 115-year-old voter in Chatham County. It seems to me there are three possible explanations for that entry in the voter database. Explanation one – the database used to validate voters has errors. ByContinue Reading

To whoever is doing this, please stop defacing Biden and NC Democratic campaign signs.  I’ve seen signs spray painted, stickered over, knocked down, and destroyed. It’s a real testament to how weak your candidates’ positions and policies are if you have to resort to such bullying techniques instead of workingContinue Reading

Question for Jimmy Pharr

Hi Jimmy, In your speech, you mentioned that “if money is your issue, adopt the attitude that, ‘being broke is temporary, being “poor” is a state of mind.’” I would like to know what you will do if elected to support affordable housing, food access, and other essential services inContinue Reading

One Stop Early Register and Vote

Hello Neighbors, Two recent ChatList posts contained incorrect information regarding the number of proof-of-residency documents required to *register to vote on the same day you cast your vote*. If you have *lived in NC for at least 30 days*, you may register and vote the same day from October 15Continue Reading

Are Women “health deprived” as your Chatham County Health Dept says? You decide.

County Health Director Zelek guided my to the appropriate data to graph (just a .jpg, no danger opening):http://www.douglassedlak.com/ChathamCountyLifeExpectancies.jpg Our Health Dept says women experience “negative health outcomes”.  They say: “Identifying as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQIA, a person with disabilities, –> a woman <– is not the risk factor. The riskContinue Reading

Voting for others

I did not do my duty. This was many years ago, well over 10. Not my patient. Pressed for time, I did not investigate. I apologize. John Dykers I had 5 comments/emails about this.  Nancy reminded me that if you fill out your own ballot you only need one witness.Continue Reading

Returning absentee by mail ballot in person

One clarification on returning your absentee by mail ballot in person: it can be returned in person to any early voting location but on Election Day it cannot be returned to a polling place.  You must return it that day to the board of elections office.  Here is the linkContinue Reading

Absentee ballot witness

I voted absentee in Chatham County on September 14th and all they asked for was one witness on the outside of the envelope. My neighbor witnessed it, I took it to the Board of Elections in Pittsboro, signed the log that I delivered it and yesterday called them to makeContinue Reading