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THE ONLY DEBATE THE CITIZENS WILL GET BETWEEN GERALD DIXON AND TIFFANIE CHARLES HAVER

Due to there being no venue for a candidate’s forum or debate and Ms. Haver’s seeming skittishness about answering questions in a public forum, the best that I am then able to do as a candidate with an opponent is … Continue reading

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MY ENDORSEMENTS FOR WARD CANDIDATES 2025

I suppose it won’t come as any surprise to anyone here in Whitehall but, I just wanted to take a moment to let the community know, for the other three Council Ward races in Whitehall, I am proud to endorse … Continue reading

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POLITICAL MEMO FROM CANDIDATE GERALD DIXON: THE CASE AGAINST MICOLE SPICER FOR THE WARD 2 COUNCIL SEAT

I wanted to take a moment to address my concerns regarding a candidate for Ward 2 in the Primary coming up on May 6th.Micole Spicer is one of three candidates running to represent the citizens of Ward 2 and after … Continue reading

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Memo From Candidate Gerald Dixon: Ward 2 Council Race

In Whitehall’s Ward 2 there are three candidates running for the council seat which has forced a primary runoff on Tuesday May 6th. Those candidates are: David Coleman, Micole Spicer and Brian McCann. I have observed and spoken with all … Continue reading

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WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE NEXT WEEK FROM THE STATUS QUO IN THE WARD 1 CAMPAIGN (IF HISTORY INFORMS US)

In normal campaigns (as if) opponents make their cases for their candidacy and that’s it. Here in Whitehall, because I’m Gerald Dixon and I have spent years recording issues with the current administration of Whitehall, the Mayor and others feel … Continue reading

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WARD 1 COUNCILOR CHRIS RODRIGUEZ LEADS COUNCIL CHARGE TO TAKE AWAY YOUR VOTING RIGHTS

Last night, with Councilor Chris Rodriguez leading the way, Council continued the assault on your rights as citizens of Whitehall. I can write my typical explanation of it all but Lana Pennington summed it up SO succinctly that I defer, … Continue reading

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AN OPEN LETTER TO WHITEHALL COUNCIL REGARDING THE PROPOSED UTILITY SURCHARGE

To: Councilpersons Robert Bailey, Wes Kantor, Karen Conison, Chris Rodríguez, JoAnna Heck, Larry Morrison, Lori Elmore From: Gerald Dixon re: Ord. 61-2021 Dear Councilors, I am writing you today to implore your ‘no’ vote on Ordinance 61-2021, the utility surcharge … Continue reading

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CITY HALL WANTS YOU TO PAY FOR THEIR IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDING: THE UTILITY $URCHARGE I$$UE

Here is what has happened: a) the water/sewer lines needed to be repaired and replaced and EPA mandates regarding water/sewer lines had to be fulfilled, that was the essential need to raise the income tax by a half percent in … Continue reading

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SELL AND SPIN: WHITEHALL’S CAMPAIGN TO SELL COUNCIL AND THE PUBLIC ON THE UTILITY SURHARGE

This week (Thurs. July 29th, 6:30 p.m. City Hall) there will be a Town Hall meeting where Director of Public Service Zach Woodruff, Deputy Director of Public Affairs Megan Meyer and the City Engineer will provide the public information on … Continue reading

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ORIGINAL CITY HALL ARGUMENTS FROM 2010 TO RAISE THE CITY INCOME TAX TO 2.5%

In 2010, Mayor Wolfe and Council started discussing the need to increase the income tax rate in order to pay for infrastructure needs. Now that City Hall is making a case to reel in more of the citizen’s money through … Continue reading

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