Complete Confidence In Marty Haynes - And Response (2)

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

As a resident and church member in District 3 (Hixson), I am excited to see Marty Haynes in the race for public office. I have complete confidence in Marty and his ability to work on behalf of the constituents in our District. I

 have known Marty for many years and have seen him demonstrate his high level of integrity, morals and ethics in many circumstances. I have no reservations where my vote is being cast.

Craig S. Miller

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I am writing to encourage the voters of the 3rd District to vote for a friend that I have known almost since we moved to Chattanooga 27 years ago.  That person is Marty Haynes.  

Marty and I have attended church together, had our children play ball together and work together for our community.  Marty has been actively involved in civic affairs in our district and very noticeably involved in education system, specifically as it relates to Hixson High School.  

Marty is a family man and is very devoted to his sons, David and Miller.  My oldest son and David were college mates at Bryan College.  

Marty represents the values and kind of leadership we need in government today.  I do not personally know his opponent. Therefore none of my comments should be construed as negative toward Commissioner McClure.  I just know that Marty will represent the people of our district and will be open to their voice and will make that voice heard at the Commission level.  

With that I encourage the voters of the 3rd District to vote for Marty Haynes for commissioner in District 3.

Bill Matheney

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In a day where community service seems attractive only around election time, Marty Haynes has set himself apart from others as he seeks the County Commission, District 3 seat vacated just over a year ago.
 
A brief snapshot of Marty’s community involvement includes years of volunteer work with Hixson’s Youth Athletic Association, PTA, Sports Boosters and Kiwanis Club.  Marty is a Hixson High Hall of Fame member active with his church, the Pachyderm Club and the Ronald McDonald House.
 
Marty is no stranger to our community.  He is a lifelong resident and grandson of a family that includes four generations of Hixson High graduates and counting.

I believe voters should feel confident those seeking to represent them have their neighborhoods and communities best interest at heart.  I can assure you, nobody is more passionate about our community than Marty Haynes.
 
As a lifelong resident of Hixson myself, it has been my pleasure to serve our community and local schools with Marty for over 20 years.  Please join me by voting in the Republican primary for Marty Haynes County Commission, District 3.  Don’t forget, early voting begins Feb. 15.
 
Michael S. Kirk
Director of Operations
Boyd Buchanan School



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