Foley shoots back at Kostis: "Boy did he get that one wrong"

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- That noted swing rebuilder/refiner Sean Foley is both opinionated and thick-skinned is beyond debate. Since taking the reins from Hank Haney two years ago at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, Foley has brushed off the criticism from pundits with poise and grace.

Just as his prime student Tiger Woods was taught to let his clubs do the talking for him, Foley has opted to let Tiger's impressive stats, including three wins, beat back the horde of critics. He does, however, draw the line with TV analysts who, despite the use of the most sophisticated technology, make an incorrect call when it comes to Tiger's action.

"Boy did he get that one wrong,'' said Foleyprojects, which also includes the final phases of the Route 3 reconstruction project, work to extend Storrs Street, the replacement of the Sewalls Falls Bridge and potential improvements to Loudon Road.

But Bouley also believes he can provide steady leadership of the city’s finances and budget. After he was first elected mayor in 2007, the city faced an economic downturn. Now, the economy is turning around and the city is looking toward more projects and economic development.

“I think that keeping a steady hand on the budget and our financial issues is important, and I’d like to continue to make sure we see that through,” he said.

Building consensus

Under Concord’s system of government, the mayor is elected citywide but has few official powers. Mayors lead the city council meetings and hold