Small Town Political Gazette 12/19/07

gazette logo 3Prattville Progress – Editorial: Landowner group shows what is possible when citizens unite.

Daily Home – Council considers change in city’s smoking ordinance. “I don’t think we’re in a position to change the ordinance,” Tucker said. “It’s like you only want to let people decide for themselves, and I think we shouldn’t let them do that.” Said by City Council President.

Courier Journal – Compass Should Point at Ourselves. An editorial about the movie, Golden Compass.

Montgomery Advertiser – County disputes improper tax claim. Earlier story here.

The Selma Times-Journal – Residents still overlook importance of voting. Article calls on Dallas county residents to register to vote.

Decatur Daily – Legislators seek to end loopholes for Solutia tax.

edit: fix typo, its editorial not editoral

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