The Calm Before the Storm


I don't know what it is, but it seems like something is brewing. Every since I went to court Monday night, I can't get the questions the lawyer asked out of my head. He wanted to know if Ben Winston or Paul Ockmond, owners of Express Unlimited, came to the board or the planning and zoning committee to ask for a temporary variance for the trailers that are being stored and sold in Lumberton. Well, the answer is no, but now I'm wondering why they didn't seek a variance, and why are they trying to keep from paying taxes to the City of Lumberton. Jesus paid taxes when he walked the earth, why are will still dealing with the issue of tax evasion. Matthew 22:21 tells us to "Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's." Since the owners of Express Unlimited haven't requested a variance, I feel that they are seeking other avenues to side step the law and the Comprehensive Plan. A few weeks ago, Alderman at Large, Bobby Gibson attended the planning and zoning committee and told them how he was supportive of their work and that we need to set aside our differences and work together. I guess on Monday and Tuesday, we shall see if his vote matches his lip service. People try to make what's going on a personal matter, but this is all about business. The City of Lumberton is not bringing in enough revenue and we have an elected official making a profit from the storage and sale of used FEMA trailers and not paying any taxes or revenue on the sale of these trailers. Andrew Beamon is working on the matter, but I think it's time to take it to another level. I think it's time to contact Tom Hood of the Mississippi Ethics Commission as well as the IRS. Maybe then we can get some answers.

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  1. How many different business names is Paul and Ben working under? It's a cover up somewhere.

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