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Press Releases Elect Igor Malanchuk, Republican Candidate for Chairman, Douglas County Board of Commissioners www.Igor2008.com Contact: Igor Malanchuk # 770-947-8253 For Immediate Release July 1, 2007 Is Douglas County Georgia in financial crises? Look at the numbers! Under Tom Worthan’s watch, Douglas County saw the biggest disconnect with financial reality, stretching of the law to its limits and beyond and a steady stream of tax increases. Here are some numbers from the County’s budgets: 1. General Fund Trends: spending outgrew growth in revenue by $9,602,102.00. 2. Douglas County Government Salaries and Wage Appropriation grows 3.4 times faster than the County’s population. 3. Tax anticipated notes (Loans) grew up by 100%. 4. The County is unable to maintain 10% Reserves policy: ... Tom Worthan has shown a disregard for responsible management of our tax dollars and has no will to stop overspending. His actions will lead to more taxes. (for more click here) June 25, 2007 Igor Malanchuk sees Debate with Opponent Tom Worthan Unlikely Douglasville GA: Republican candidate for chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners Igor Malanchuk said he is disappointed that his opponent Tom Worthan refuses to debate him in a public forum after Worthan said twice that he would attend a debate if the GOP hosted it. Malanchuk said it is important for the public to see the two candidates talk about the issues that concern voters… taxes, pension funds and wasteful government spending. “Mr. Worthan on two occasions agreed to a one-on-one debate with me but now he refuses to meet. What is he afraid of and what is he hiding from?”, said Malanchuk.(for more click here) June 17, 2008 Igor Malanchuk -Tom Worthan Plan to Debate Douglasville, GA: Republican challenger Igor Malanchuk , 43, said he is ready to debate Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Worthan in a public forum about the future of the county. Malanchuk said Worthan was reluctant to agree to debate him but agreed he would do so if the Republican Party officials ran the forum. Malanchuk agreed. The two candidates talked over the issue at Worthan’s “Chat with the Chairman” meeting at Fire Station #6 Monday night. (for more click here) June 10th, 2008 Tom Worthan Agrees to Debate Malanchuk in Public Forum Douglasville GA: Igor Malanchuk , 43, Republican candidate for Chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners is pleased that his opponent, Tom Worthan has agreed to participate in a public debate(s). While attending a public meeting, Malanchuk asked Worthan if he would debate the issues before the public. Worthan agreed and the two candidates are working out the details as to time, location and debate rules. “This will give voters of Douglas County the opportunity to ask questions to each candidate and get a feel for our vision for the future of our county”, Malanchuk said. “I believe the public needs to know where we stand and how will plan to manage our tax dollars.” (for more click here) June 9th, 2008 Igor Malanchuk Challenges Tom Worthan to Town Hall Debate Douglasville GA: Republican candidate for Chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, Igor Malanchuk , 43 from Winston Ga., has challenged incumbent Chairman Tom Worthan , to a town hall debate to allow voters to compare both candidates. Malanchuk said while campaigning, citizens have asked him if there will be a one on one debates with the two candidates to address some of the important issues facing Douglas County. (for more click here) May 19, 2008 Candidate Addresses Website Controversy May 19, 2008 - Douglasville, Ga.: Igor Malanchuk, 43, Republican candidate for Chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners said he had nothing to do with the controversy over a political website with the same name as his opponent, Tom Worthan. ( www.TomWorthan.com)… Apparently, Worthan used that domain names in his 2004 campaign but had neglected to reregister the name allowing anyone who wanted it to claim it. According to a disclaimer on www.TomWorthan.com the site has been for sales for some time. (for more click here) May 1, 2008 Republican Candidate to Challenge Tom Worthan for Chairmanship May 1, 2008 - Douglasville, GA: Republican Candidate Igor Malanchuk , 43, of Winston Ga. is set to challenge Tom Worthan for chairmanship of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners in the July 15 primary. A local business owner, Igor Malanchuk said his campaign and leadership will focus on cutting taxes and spending and bringing a fiscally responsible management style to the county government. “In tough economic times we must keep the tax burden as low as possible”, said Malanchuk. “I will work with each department to find ways to cut our budget while providing the basic quality services our citizens expect. I pledge to never seek a tax increase.” (for more click here)

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