Dear DCTC Supporters,

As you may know, advance voting is underway for the July 15 Primary Election. One important race this year is for Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

Igor Malanchuk (Igor2008.com ) is challenging the incumbent Tom Worthan (www.TomWorthan.net ) in the Republican Primary.

Over the past several years I have been active in monitoring the actions of our county government and have documented a disturbing trend of government growth. In fact the rate of growth of government is 3.5 times more than the population growth.

Mr. Worthan has supported increases in virtually ever tax and fee the county controls, yet he still claims they need more revenue.

Last year, Mr. Worthan attempted to scare members of the AARP by telling them if they don’t approve the SPLOST he will raise property taxes to cover the cost of such projects as dog and horse parks and a YMCA. Voters rejected the SPLOST.

One of the most disturbing actions supported by Mr. Worthan was the purchase of the Flagview Mobile Home Park for a massive $130 million jail that was just rejected by voters.

The property was assessed at $3.9 million for tax purposes. The county’s appraisal of the property was $5.6 million. The price paid by the county was $9 million. Why?

Mr. Worthan’s “master plan” is to build a $130 plus million jail near Interstate 20 on what is now some of the most valuable land in our county.

The purchase of this land left our county with no reserve funds and resulted in the county having to borrow $14 million to cover shortfalls. Also, we will lose the tax revenue from the property they purchased.

This is just one example of why I feel we need new leadership in Douglas County.

As a fiscal conservative, I believe Igor Malanchuk will offer taxpayers responsible management of our tax dollars. I have spoken with Mr. Malanchuk about taxation and I am convinced he has the knowledge, ability and leadership qualities to manage our county and control spending

Please consider voting for Igor Malanchuk by asking for a Republican ballot on July 15.

When and where to vote: ADVANCE VOTING JULY 7^TH - 11^TH will be held at Deer Lick Park, Boundary Waters Aquatic Center, the Old Douglas County Courthouse, and the new Douglas County Courthouse from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, July 7th - 11th.

Vote July 15 at your precinct.

For more information on voting visit: sos.georgia.gov/elections

This may be a very close vote. Your vote will count! Please ask your friends and neighbors to vote.

Respectfully, James Bell

404-452-4668