Comments on: Tax Hike: Shopping Now More Expensive In Atmore

By: Sick

Sick — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:48:51 +0000

I’m sick of the criticism towards Mayor Shell:

a. I’m very confident that Mayor Shell has given more unselfish service to this community than any of you that are whining. I’m also confident that he is far more experienced with helping our community than anyone else…..no contest.

b. I suspect that most of you that are complaining about a 1% tax hike are the same folks that feel “entiltled” to get things for free or a yearly 5% pay raise. But a pay raise for you all is okay…..right? If you want to see our town improve, it costs money.

c. Concerning bussiness growth, it was only a short time ago when there were many vacant buildings along Lindberg Ave. I believe each building space is full now (except for maybe one).

d. Concerning “not allowing pets in the park”. I agree with this. I really don’t want toddlers, children and myself stepping in dog poop. ………and “no”, I do not believe any of you whiners will clean up behind your pets.

By: ?????????

????????? — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:46:32 +0000

Get ready to move ur kids to Fl schools too if you go elsewhere to shop….you spending money elsewhere will hurt your kids and grandkids, but will help those kids in Bay Minette, Pensacola, Mobile and Bratt…..going elsewhere to shop and eat out takes GAS money people….you would rather spend more in gas and keep on making them rich while your hurting and taking away from your own……

By: rukiddingme

rukiddingme — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:19:46 +0000

The 1 percent in the taxes is not as bad as the gas prices. I went to lunch today at 11, and it was 3.53. Thirty mintues later going back to work, it was 3.59. Now that is what scares me to death. As far as I know there is no one getting a cost of living increase on their paycheck to help out. And in as much as the 1 percent could’ve been worse, I am still going to Fla with the rest of you to buy groceries. The Piggly Wiggly in Century is really nice, and different selections as well.

By: Meme

Meme — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:33:50 +0000

We live in fl but would often go to Atmore to eat out or shop but now we will go elsewhere. Money is too tight right now to hand it out when it’s cheaper elsewhere! What a shame, believe it will hurt Atmore in the long run!

By: sista

sista — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:48:25 +0000

Let’s quit talking and do something about it. When is the next election? Find out and be a good citizen and vote them out.

By: Veritas

Veritas — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:26:26 +0000

When there is war… profit is to be made to the elites. The U.S. imports over 60% of its oil. So when oil goes up… EVERYTHING GOES UP! Don’t you idiots understand the game we are in??? No you don’t. You’ve been dumbed down and programmed to be an idiot without using logical and critical thinking skills. You’d rather care about who Nick Saban is going to recruit this year, watch your American Idol, watch your sports entertainment, what is Charlie Sheen going to do next, Lindsay Lohan, US weekly magazines, etc.

Stop whining about the 1%! Get ready for gas to go up to $6 bucks a gallon very soon. Americans have had it too easy. We need some rough times to wake people up so they’ll look “outside the box”. Stop being SHEEPLE!

By: mike hall

mike hall — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:08:15 +0000

The city counsel is delusional. What do they think they live on an island?

The end result is LESS tax revenue for the city. PEOPLE WILL JUST SHOP SOMEWHERE ELSE.

Another case of stupidity in city leaders.

By: Scary

Scary — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:20:10 +0000

And I will be taking my business into Florida as well……..

By: C W

C W — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:42:23 +0000

Many people in Atmore don’t think twice about paying 10% tax at WalMart in Bay Minette, in addition to the gas. I already do, so this won’t change anything for me.
I even shop at Winn Dixie in Bay Minette.

As for going across the line to shop at Piggly Wiggly, I’m sorry but that place is nasty! If I happen to be in Pensacola for something else, sure I’ll go to Publix or WalMart.

By: Mayor Issue

Mayor Issue — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:29:49 +0000

I think someone on in the “Tribe” should run for mayor….then the city should work with Poarch then….