•    "Independent thinker - voting for the constituents in the 5th district, not the status quo" - Being an independent thinker is not always a good thing. MY OPPONENT has not been a team player, often voting opposite all other Commissioners for the good of the County. For example, MY OPPONENT was the lone vote against the 2009 County Budget. This budget had some very good points, such as an increase in funds for Open Space Preservation, putting in a new Paramedic Station closer to residents, Dog Control funding, and the elimination of positions if they have been vacant for two years. His response to the vote did not accompany a reason why he was voting in that manner.
•    Fiscal conservative - Being fiscally conservative does not mean being fiscally responsible. MY OPPONENT has often been the lone vote against any issue that improved services provided by the County, including the recent budget which increased funding for the Farmland Preservation Fund from $300,000 to $1,000,000.
•    Voted for the APFO ordinance, putting schools roads, emergency personnel before development - The APFO (Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances) put constraints on any new application for a development. They addressed schools, paramedic services, water & sewer, and roads. Developers with applications that were already in process filed appeals to be exempt from these ordinances, meaning they would NOT have to address how they affect roads and school. MY OPPONENT had the worst voting record of any Commissioner, voting to allow this exemption on 25 of the 56 appeals. Thankfully, only 20 of these were granted the exemption.
•    WG worked with his constituents to stop construction of the gymnasium and preserve Brecknock Park - Understandably, the residents of Chapelcroft were very vocal about the gymnasium being built in their back yards. MY OPPONENT was able to gather them and the gymnasium will not be built there. The gymnasium will now be built on Dykes Branch Road, north of Dover, and will not be a community resource that the residents of Briar Park, Rodney Village, or others that do not have access to vehicles will be able to use. Was Brecknock the best place? We will never know.
•    Re-elect WG to continue to be your voice fighting for the citizens of the 5th District of Kent County - While MY OPPONENT has been saying he is the fighting voice, George "Jody" Sweeney has been acting. Jody has been instrumental in getting the roads in Wynn Wood dedicated by DelDOT, opening a blocked drainage pipe on Lockmeath, assisting in bringing a short term resolution to the intersection at Rt 10 and Moose Lodge/Dundee Rd. Jody was the only elected official or candidate to stand up in opposition to the Camden Comprehensive Plan which included proposed annexations of Royal Grant, Sandy Hill, Treybern, Eagles Nest, and Stonegate. MY OPPONENT stood in favor of this plan.

•    Lifetime Delawarean - Most of Mr. Edmanson's life has been spent in Sussex County. George "Jody" Sweeney, on the other hand, has been in Kent County for all of his 47 years, living all but five in the 5th District, attending schhol in the Caesar Rodney school district, graduating in 1978.
•    Enlisted Navy veteran - I have complete respect for any person who is willing to enter the military in service of our country. My son-in-law is in his 10th year in the United States Air Force, living the last four years in Germany.
•    Naval Unit Commendation recipient - See the above answer for "Enlisted Navy veteran".
•    Navy Expeditionary Medal recipient - See the above answer for "Enlisted Navy veteran".
•    Delaware State University – Graduated Class of 1994
•    Husband, father and veteran who is listening to the citizens of Kent County - Many citizens do not even know who the Levy Court Commissioner is in the 5th District. Promises made during Mr. Edmanson's run for the At-Large Commissioner office and the Special Election for the 5th District have not been followed through. Representative Blakey has had one meeting for residents in the 34th, which Mr. Edmanson also attended, as did I.
•    Life member of VFW Post 3238 - See the above answer for "Enlisted Navy veteran".
•    Member Del Vets Post #2 - See the above answer for "Enlisted Navy veteran".

George "Jody" Sweeney for 5th District Levy Court
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MY OPPONENT 11 Goggin Ct Pharsalia Camden, DE 19934 Home Phone number: unlisted through (June, 2008), Listed after the posting of this website In His Words Campaign Finance Information Voting Record, APFO Exemptions Voting Record, Applications for new Sub-Divisions Point-Counterpoint Attendance NEW
Directly from MY OPPONENT's website (on 7/5/2008) • "Independent thinker - voting for the constituents in the 5th district, not the status quo" - Being an independent thinker is not always a good thing. MY OPPONENT has not been a team player, often voting opposite all other Commissioners for the good of the County. For example, MY OPPONENT was the lone vote against the 2009 County Budget. This budget had some very good points, such as an increase in funds for Open Space Preservation, putting in a new Paramedic Station closer to residents, Dog Control funding, and the elimination of positions if they have been vacant for two years. His response to the vote did not accompany a reason why he was voting in that manner. • Fiscal conservative - Being fiscally conservative does not mean being fiscally responsible. MY OPPONENT has often been the lone vote against any issue that improved services provided by the County, including the recent budget which increased funding for the Farmland Preservation Fund from $300,000 to $1,000,000. • Voted for the APFO ordinance, putting schools roads, emergency personnel before development - The APFO (Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances) put constraints on any new application for a development. They addressed schools, paramedic services, water & sewer, and roads. Developers with applications that were already in process filed appeals to be exempt from these ordinances, meaning they would NOT have to address how they affect roads and school. MY OPPONENT had the worst voting record of any Commissioner, voting to allow this exemption on 25 of the 56 appeals. Thankfully, only 20 of these were granted the exemption. • WG worked with his constituents to stop construction of the gymnasium and preserve Brecknock Park - Understandably, the residents of Chapelcroft were very vocal about the gymnasium being built in their back yards. MY OPPONENT was able to gather them and the gymnasium will not be built there. The gymnasium will now be built on Dykes Branch Road, north of Dover, and will not be a community resource that the residents of Briar Park, Rodney Village, or others that do not have access to vehicles will be able to use. Was Brecknock the best place? We will never know. • Re-elect WG to continue to be your voice fighting for the citizens of the 5th District of Kent County - While MY OPPONENT has been saying he is the fighting voice, George "Jody" Sweeney has been acting. Jody has been instrumental in getting the roads in Wynn Wood dedicated by DelDOT, opening a blocked drainage pipe on Lockmeath, assisting in bringing a short term resolution to the intersection at Rt 10 and Moose Lodge/Dundee Rd. Jody was the only elected official or candidate to stand up in opposition to the Camden Comprehensive Plan which included proposed annexations of Royal Grant, Sandy Hill, Treybern, Eagles Nest, and Stonegate. MY OPPONENT stood in favor of this plan. • Lifetime Delawarean - Most of Mr. Edmanson's life has been spent in Sussex County. George "Jody" Sweeney, on the other hand, has been in Kent County for all of his 47 years, living all but five in the 5th District, attending schhol in the Caesar Rodney school district, graduating in 1978. • Enlisted Navy veteran - I have complete respect for any person who is willing to enter the military in service of our country. My son-in-law is in his 10th year in the United States Air Force, living the last four years in Germany. • Naval Unit Commendation recipient - See the above answer for "Enlisted Navy veteran". • Navy Expeditionary Medal recipient - See the above answer for "Enlisted Navy veteran". • Delaware State University – Graduated Class of 1994 • Husband, father and veteran who is listening to the citizens of Kent County - Many citizens do not even know who the Levy Court Commissioner is in the 5th District. Promises made during Mr. Edmanson's run for the At-Large Commissioner office and the Special Election for the 5th District have not been followed through. Representative Blakey has had one meeting for residents in the 34th, which Mr. Edmanson also attended, as did I. • Life member of VFW Post 3238 - See the above answer for "Enlisted Navy veteran". • Member Del Vets Post #2 - See the above answer for "Enlisted Navy veteran".