[UPDATE:] Lucier, Vanderbeck and Thompson sweep the board! Baddour still in contention.

Chatham, the tidal wave of development is overwhelming county services, driving taxes sky high (and we haven’t seen the end yet) and leading to a brittle service economy built on shaky ground.

When you mark your ballot, take a moment to think about this ode to Briar Chapel’s sewage spray system. It’s a good metaphor of how Bunkey and company have treated the county, the environment and the community.

Want to restore sanity, honesty and integrity to the Board of Commissioners? Vote:

• George Lucier – Commissioner, District 3
• Tom Vanderbeck – Commissioner, District 4
• Carl E. Thompson – Commissioner, District 5

More information at The Chatham Coalition.

• Allen Baddour – Superior Court.

Allen, arguably, is even a better choice for Chatham than Orange county.