Our view: Harry’s persistence
His diplomatic skills are often compared with those of Attila the Hun. He is not always averse to airing personal disputes in the public arena. He can come off as unyielding, even obstinate.
But those quirks should not obscure one thing we have come to know about Lowndes County District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders: He gets things done.
Hospital fund committee to narrow firm search
Twelve financial firms that submitted proposals to manage Lowndes County’s $30 million hospital trust fund will be narrowed to three this week.
Lowndes supervisors approve travel policy
Lowndes County supervisors approved a tighter travel policy Thursday that makes county officials follow state code more closely in order to be reimbursed for expenses.
Brooks, Sanders battle over travel receipt
A conference travel receipt sparked a heated discussion between long-time political rivals Leroy Brooks and Harry Sanders during the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday, resulting in Brooks saying he would take the board to court, if necessary.
Our view: Grumpy old men
A special screening of the film “Grumpiest Old Men” was held Wednesday at the Lowndes County Courthouse before a captive audience.
Sanders, Smith remove Myrick from CVB board
Columbus Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau board member Harvey Myrick confirmed he was relieved of his duties Tuesday by Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders and Columbus Mayor Robert Smith, the two who appointed him in 2011.
Supes seek grant for firefighters
Lowndes County supervisors will consider a request from District 3 volunteer firefighters to apply for an assistance to firefighters grant when they meet 9 a.m. Tuesday at the county courthouse.
City ready to work with county despite hard feelings
After more than a month of hard feelings, the City of Columbus is getting over it. The “it” in question is some ill will between city and county officials, fostered by a derogatory remark made by a high-ranking county board member.
Our view: Harry, Ralph need ‘a night in the box’…
Strother Martin’s character in the movie, “Cool Hand Luke” said it best: “What we have here is failure to communicate.”
Contractor disputes city’s version of ‘Dump-Gate’
The Dump-Gate saga continues.
In what is, at best, a misunderstanding and, at worst, a flurry of lies, the controversy over whether or not the city allowed the county to use its landfill took another turn Tuesday.
City disputes Sanders’ claims over dumping access
Harry Sanders’ running feud with the city of Columbus introduced new allegations during Monday’s Lowndes County Board of Supervisors meeting, a dispute that could wind up costing county taxpayers $25,000 or more.
County to help with city parking lot repaving
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Friday unanimously passed a motion to assist the City of Columbus with some paving projects.
Brooks, Sanders feud dominates supes meeting
After months of adhering to a proverbial peace treaty, tensions again mounted and tempers flared Monday between Board President and District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders and District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks.
Our View: Give ’em hell, Harry
We think the Columbus City Council has more important issues to worry about than what Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders said in front of a civic club. Speaking to the Columbus Rotary Club last week, Sanders said there were some people appointed to city boards “who couldn’t tie their shoes.”
City to Harry Sanders: We want an apology
Members of the Columbus City Council retaliated Tuesday night against recent remarks made by a county supervisor. During the general comments section of the meeting, Ward 6 Councilman Kabir Karriem called for Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders to publicly apologize for comments made during a speech at a local civic club.
Our View: Board appointments
Harry Sanders is good at pointing the finger. Tuesday, he turned it toward one of his favorite targets, the city of Columbus.
Lowndes County poised for more capital projects, economic development
The county is in excellent shape and poised for even brighter days ahead, according to Harry Sanders, president of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors.
Claude Simpson: A political activist and proud of it
My name is being tossed around publicly in the Sunday Dispatch as a “political activist” because I have offered to serve on the Board of the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau. The labeling suggests I have something to gain by serving on that board.
Lowndes County District 2 has new supervisor
At about 11 o’clock Tuesday night, Bill Brigham was rounding up the last of his large campaign signs.
For Brigham, who outseated incumbent Lowndes County District 2 Supervisor Frank Ferguson, the anticipation is over.
Brigham beat out Ferguson, who is finishing his first term as supervisor, 1,404 (59.97 percent) to 936 (39.98 percent), in the Republican primary, to secure a seat at the Board of Supervisors’ table in January.
Supervisors ask CVB to fund bridge project
The Lowndes County supervisors Thursday voted to ask the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau to pay $400,000 to restore the old river bridge, echoing action earlier this week by the City Council.