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Who said our City Manager didn’t have a sense of humor? After reading the DAR Sunday, I knew he did. Yes, the city does have the third lowest posted rates…but that doesn’t account for the utility tax NOR the power adjustment charge as compared to other areas.

Bagby: MU doesn’t have to make a profit like investor-owned utilities:
Becker: APRIL FOOLS!!!!!
MU IS out to make money off of their citizens. A good example is this last rate increase that was passed. They justified their increase because “our suppliers went up as much as 10%”! So their costs went up 1/3 of a penny per kilowatt hour, then how come they didn’t just raise our rates by 1/3 of a penny? Because they wanted to make more money off of us.

Bagby: I have been hesitant to write this letter because I consider both candidates friends.
Becker: APRIL FOOLS!!!!!
When I saw this, I laughed. Doug wants Tracy elected. Plain and simple. Edington is a yes man, and Doug needs a yes man. Doug’s been going around town campaigning for Edington. This hit-piece editorial against Brannum was written because Doug DOES NOT WANT BRANNUM ELECTED!!!!!

Bagby: The statements made by [Brannum] concerning the utilities…are inaccurate.
Becker: APRIL FOOLS!!!!
If you think your electric, sewer, water, cable TV and Internet bill is just right – vote for Edington. But if you think that it’s time to turn this corrupt local government around…start by electing Johnny Brannum to City Council.

Wait, I have more April Fools jokes for you:

Bagby Files Gag Order to Shut Up Citizen — APRIL F..(oh wait, he did)
Locals Get Man Drunk And Has Him Sign Ethics Violation Complaint — APRIL (oh, wait…)
City Steals Over 1500 Customers From Local Providers — APRIL  (hmmmmm)
3150 Voters Speak Up On Open Access Issue-City Ignores Them — APRIL (what?)
City Manager Actively Campaigns for City Councilman — APRIL (no way)

When are we going to wake up, Poplar Bluff?

Tell EVERYONE from Ward 4 (Barron Road, N 14th, Sunset, Montclair, Shady Lane, etc) to get out on Tuesday and vote for Johnny Brannum!

[the following sentence is added to keep Smith & Company Employees from filing another ethics complaint against me]
This editorial was paid for by Brian Becker.

P.S. I paid SEMO.net the same amount that Doug Bagby paid for his DAR Hit-Piece.