The Jefferson Jimplecute recently contacted all of the Marion County GOP candidates in the March 5, 2024 Primary Election to hear what they had to say about the position they’re seeking. While all candidates were contacted, only these responded and agreed to be interviewed: The following, almost hour long videoContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It’s election season and candidates have filed for places on the ballot for the spring party primary elections. Marion County Tax Assessor/Collector Karen Jones filed to run as an independent this election. She is unopposed on any party pimary. She has previously filed in theContinue Reading
By Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer House Bill 5089 Is Bad For Jefferson and Marion County This is not being overdramatic. This is not playing politics. Before we get into the explanation of HB5089, I urge Democrats and Republicans in our county to read what is in this article, because it affectsContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Friday, March 10, 2023 was the deadline for legislators to file bills. Now that we are 60 days into the Legislative Session, constitutionally we are at the point that bills can actually be voted on. There is a Senate Bill filed that the Marion County Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner During a regular city council meeting, the issue of railroad quiet zones was on the agenda. This is an issue that many people, including homeowners, businesses, and members of the council, have expressed an interest in exploring. The consensus overall is to obtain more information. That is exceptContinue Reading
Anyone who reads my articles knows that I am a political nerd. It’s a badge of honor that I wear proudly and I make no apologies for it. I got involved in politics, because it is easy to sit on the sidelines (social media) and gripe about the government. InContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer This past week, a presentation was held regarding railroad quiet zones. This event was an opportunity for people to obtain information on what quiet zones are, and what all is involved in establishing one. Freely exchanging information, as it relates to public policy, is a hallmark ofContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Many of us will be taking off for relatives homes both nearby and far away. Some will stay right here in Marion County and celebrate eating turkey, cornbread dressing (the only legitimate kind), and then slip off into a turkey induced comaContinue Reading
For over a year now, we the people have been gearing up for this day. November 8, 2022 is Election Day in Texas and all across the United States. This is the time that you get to make your voice heard. Nobody else, including myself, can vote for you. YouContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Glenn Melancon’s article, “The Lives Of Texans Are At Risk”, was an emotionally charged Op-Ed designed to do one thing. Play on the fears of people, and all of it for political gain. In typical Melancon fashion, it was loaded with hyperbole, and embellished rhetoric. So what aboutContinue Reading
By Hunter Bonner It is hard to believe, but Monday, October 24, 2022 is the first day of early voting in-person. The last day to vote early in-person is Friday, November 4, 2022. If you think you may not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day,Continue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer “This election is the most important one of our lives.” “You can’t stay at home this time. You have to get out and vote.” While these may seem old and repetitive, they are nonetheless very true. The race for Governor of Texas is very important for allContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer The Founders of this country spoke at great length of the need to have a “civil society”. The very definition of “civility” is, “formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.” In today’s political and social climate, civility seems to have been thrown out a long time agoContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer In our system of government, be it federal, state, or local, we elect people to office to represent our views and needs, and to form sound public policy. It is understood by the voters that those people who run for office are volunteering for responsibility and leadership. BeingContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon in his latest op-ed states that Republicans hate America. They hate America so much, that he stated the following took place at the recent Republican Convention in Houston. “At their convention, they directed Republican officials to prepare for secession. They want a referendum “for the people of TexasContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Last week, Mayra Flores did what many thought was unthinkable. Texas US House District 34, a seat that has been held by Democrats for decades, flipped red when she won the special election. The Rio Grande Valley has been a Democrat stronghold for 100 years. However, the predominatelyContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer If the last two years showed us anything at all, it is the notion that “local elections don’t really matter” is 100% false. Of course, as a lifelong political activist, I know that local elections matter. However, it was not until the lockdowns by cityContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon’s recent op-ed entitled, “Conservatives seek to limit your personal liberties”, seeks to paint Republicans as trying to take away the personal liberties of Americans. Most notably, he takes the tired old path of trying to portray Republicans as racists. However, Melancon fails to even mention the overarching problemContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/IT Professional This article is difficult to write, because it requires using language in a way that likely will offend. However, we as human beings need our little bubbles of false security busted. Why? Because only when that happens, we not only see how we were in fact wrong, butContinue Reading
Community Center, FUMC Jefferson locations eliminated following public hearing V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved closing the Jefferson Community Center and the First United Methodist Church – Jefferson polling locations following a public hearing Wednesday morning. Less than 70 people voted at the Community Center inContinue Reading