First, thank you for all you do. I imagine that being on county council can be frustrating at times when either the council as a whole or you personally come under attack. Yes, some of it you signed up for when you ran for public office which you noted in your newsletter, but certain individuals seem to feel that since you hold a public office you are free game for verbal attack which simply is not true. Secondly, thank you so much for clearing up the pay raise situation regarding the sheriff's office. There is so much misinformation out there about that. Undoubtedly, there are those out there who feel that intentionally spreading false information regarding the GCSO pay will either put pressure on you or earn them some notoriety. Again, thank you for what you do.
1: Concerning the need for more money for schools, some of us are curious, who pays for the end of school year yard signs with student's picture & name which we see lined along roadsides? If it comes from the district budget, I just identified a place where money can be better allocated. I suspect there are a lot of other areas that could use some fiscal scrutiny.
2: A number of people are wondering what the status is on the four people responsible for the fires we all had to deal with this past March. With our less than curious tv stations/"news" papers as the only hope for information, as far as we can tell the matter has been swept under the rug. I know it has been put in the jurisdiction of Pickens County but do you have any update information concerning their prosecution?
I will for sure have to check with Pickens County on the issue concerning the fire but happy to do so!
Concerning signs, from any info I have, those are all purchased by the families. I only speak from the little bit of research I could do quickly and I also have one of my 5th grader in my yard!
I’ll check on the other and get back to you as soon as I can gather the info!
Thanks you for your great work and planning. I will not be at the June 17 meeting because I have a teaching assignment at Greenville Tech. However a comment . It has never been clear where the additional revenue goes from organic growth. That is the additional money from our growing population and revenue from their property taxes. Generally this is 8 to 11% each year. (Between $20 and $30M.)That is quite a raise every year. For transparency it would be good if this additional revenue was a line item in the budget and made clear where it goes.
Would you be willing to discuss how to reduce traffic congestion on GVL roads, by getting 1000s of people to ride on a PodCar network system - with vehicles built in GVL? And GVL County can earn a 5% return based on PRT system gross income!
Chairman Blount,
First, thank you for all you do. I imagine that being on county council can be frustrating at times when either the council as a whole or you personally come under attack. Yes, some of it you signed up for when you ran for public office which you noted in your newsletter, but certain individuals seem to feel that since you hold a public office you are free game for verbal attack which simply is not true. Secondly, thank you so much for clearing up the pay raise situation regarding the sheriff's office. There is so much misinformation out there about that. Undoubtedly, there are those out there who feel that intentionally spreading false information regarding the GCSO pay will either put pressure on you or earn them some notoriety. Again, thank you for what you do.
Mike Fortner
Two things.
1: Concerning the need for more money for schools, some of us are curious, who pays for the end of school year yard signs with student's picture & name which we see lined along roadsides? If it comes from the district budget, I just identified a place where money can be better allocated. I suspect there are a lot of other areas that could use some fiscal scrutiny.
2: A number of people are wondering what the status is on the four people responsible for the fires we all had to deal with this past March. With our less than curious tv stations/"news" papers as the only hope for information, as far as we can tell the matter has been swept under the rug. I know it has been put in the jurisdiction of Pickens County but do you have any update information concerning their prosecution?
Thanks!
I will for sure have to check with Pickens County on the issue concerning the fire but happy to do so!
Concerning signs, from any info I have, those are all purchased by the families. I only speak from the little bit of research I could do quickly and I also have one of my 5th grader in my yard!
I’ll check on the other and get back to you as soon as I can gather the info!
Good, thanks again!
Hope to see you on Tuesday the 17th
Thanks you for your great work and planning. I will not be at the June 17 meeting because I have a teaching assignment at Greenville Tech. However a comment . It has never been clear where the additional revenue goes from organic growth. That is the additional money from our growing population and revenue from their property taxes. Generally this is 8 to 11% each year. (Between $20 and $30M.)That is quite a raise every year. For transparency it would be good if this additional revenue was a line item in the budget and made clear where it goes.
Thank you so much for your consideration of all angles, clarity and willingness to keep the facts at the forefront of discussion.
Chairman Blount,
Would you be willing to discuss how to reduce traffic congestion on GVL roads, by getting 1000s of people to ride on a PodCar network system - with vehicles built in GVL? And GVL County can earn a 5% return based on PRT system gross income!
Please call me a 864-884-8899 to discuss a plan!
Best wishes!
Fred Payne