Newton County Concerned Citizens

08/24/2024

STEPHANIE R Lindsey. Threaten to sue my organization the Newton County National Action Network. For Marcello Banes.

08/16/2024

August 20th Tuesday night meeting on the agenda.
Marcello Banes is requesting the County Commissioners vote on paying for his attorney fees with the taxpayers money.

The Newton County Citizens need to pack this meeting out to protest this request by Marcello Banes. Now, he wants to used the taxpayer's money again.

NO NO NO

12/06/2023

UPDATE:
Susan Johnson Jackson started the “Stop the Corruption, Petition to remove Chairman Marcello Banes” and the Concerned Citizens of Newton County assisted her.

Susan Johnson Jackson completed the required documents and follow the procedures to get the Petition to remove Chairman Marcello Banes approved by the Newton County Board of Elections & Registration.

In Susan Johnson Jackson petition Application, she cites allegations related to Banes’ personal businesses doing business with the county and alleges misuse of county funds and a strained working relationship between Chairman Banes and District 3 Commissioner Alana Sanders.

Susan Johnson Jackson has 45 days from October 18, 2023 – December 2, 2023, to collect signatures from 30% of the 78,994 registered voters eligible to vote in the 2020 election. The number is 23,698.

On November 4, 2023, the Concerned Citizens of Newton County set up a tent and table outside of the Legion Field Fairground to assist in getting the petitions signed.

From November 4, 2023 – December 2, 2023, the Concerned Citizens of Newton County have been trying to contact Susan Johnson Jackson by phone, text, and email. She has not responded to us. We can only speculate what happened with Susan Johnson Jackson.

On December 2, 2023, the “Stop the Corruption, Petition to remove Chairman Marcello Banes” has expired. The Concerned Citizens of Newton County want to thank everyone that signed the petitions.

Chairman Marcello Banes is running for re-election in 2024, we can still stop the corruption in the 2024 primary election. “Stop the Corruption, Petition to remove Chairman Marcello Banes” Failed, but every Vote for his opponent will count. Do background check on all Candidates. Voting is Power. Let your voice be heard by Voting.

KEY INFORMATION TO REMEMBER for 2024:

Chairman Marcello Banes of the Newton County Board of Commissioners (2016-2024) and he is a Minister at Springfield Baptist Church Conyers, GA. (1.) Chairman Banes attempted to attack District 3 Commissioner Alana Sanders (Videos on “Eyes on Newton” & “The Newton Exposer.”) (2.) Chairman Banes made a statement that he will VETO anything District 3 Commissioner Alana Sanders bring to the board (Videos on “Eyes on Newton” & “The Newton Exposer.”)

This is appalling, District 3 Citizens and every Newton County Citizens should be in an uproar because of Chairman Banes aggressive manner and abuse of power.

Newton County Government received a Federal Subpoena for Chairman Marcello Banes Business Records from January 1, 2018 – Present. The Federal Subpoena is available through public records.

Payments made by Newton County Government to Latreb Logistics LLC, Banes Transport LLC, Royalty Hauling LLC, and Cobb Construction of Covington, Inc.

Chairman Marcello Banes doing business with the County is a conflict of Interest.

11/05/2023

STOP THE CORRUPTION in Newton County Government.
Sign the Recall Petition to remove Chairman Marcello Banes.

11/03/2023

On Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Newton County Concerned Citizens will be outside in front of the Legion Field Covington Fairgrounds, 3173 Mill Street NE, Covington, GA 30014. Come out If you are interested in signing this Recall Petition. STOP THE CORRUPTION.

10/22/2023

The Newton County Concerned Citizens takes interest and action in particular issues or problems that affect the community by raising awareness to the public.

Application for Petition to Recall Chairman Marcello Banes Granted.

In her petition application, Jackson cites allegations related to Banes’ personal businesses doing business with the county and alleges misuse of county funds and a strained working relationship between Banes and District 3 Commissioner Alana Sanders.

Jackson now has 45 days from Oct. 18 to collect signatures from 30% of the 78,994 registered voters eligible to vote in the 2020 election. That number is 23,698.

Chairman Marcello Banes of the Newton County Board of Commissioners and He is a Pastor at Springfield Baptist Church, Conyers. Chairman Banes attempted to attack District 3 Commissioner Alana Sanders (on video) and he made a statement (on video) that he will VETO anything she bring to the board. The videos are on “Eyes on Newton” and The Newton Exposer.”

This is appalling, District 3 should be in an uproar because this is hurting District 3. Every Newton County Citizens should be in an uproar because of Chairman Banes aggressive manner and abuse of power.

We are asking Newton County Citizens to sign this Application for petition to remove Chairman Marcello Banes. If you are interested in signing this Application for petition, please inbox us as soon as possible or call (470) 782-1005, leave a message.

10/21/2023

https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/application-for-petition-to-recall-chairman-marcello-banes-granted/article_76c1ca0c-6f64-11ee-88ba-8f122253228c.html

An application for a recall petition to remove Newton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marcello Banes from office has been granted by the Board of Elections.