Isn't ironic? We live in a great place, at least I think most of us think we do, yet we have elected politicians and NGO types telling us we need to grow. Consider: "Max Stewart, CEO of the Greenville Area Development Corporation, will provide an overview of the Greenville County Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement (FILOT) initiative. This agreement is designed to attract new businesses to Greenville County by reducing tax burdens for eligible projects, which in turn drives job growth and economic development.".
Gee Max, why do we need to keep on driving "job growth and economic development", to the point people already here have to bear the tax burden so "newcomers" don't? A lot of people are of the opinion if you have to bribe someone to come here, they might not be worth the effort/cost, not a good addition to the area. Isn't it possible we have reached a saturation point?
If we were smart, we the citizens would start electing politicians who have the intellect and capacity to manage the area as it is. Are there any examples of where bigger is better? I've lived in Atlanta and Charlotte, now I avoid them like the plague. I suspect what is the real driver for "job growth and economic development" is a few people profiting at the expense of the many; greed.
I realize I'm shouting into the wind and the march to UDO progress [sic] will roll over us, like it or not, it's onward to "Bigger Not Better or Bust!! Obviously, I have a tendency to shout into the wind from time to time. I will note after reading the part about Max Stewart I was inspired to write a short story I've been considering for a while.
I am not sure why you are so dead set on assuming that you know more about me than you really do. I have no “handler”, but feel free to investigate. You will find that it’s the same person who has been writing about issues longer than I have been on Council. You will find out that it’s the same person that has written over 100 songs for a dozen albums. There is no secret ghost writer for me and I am my own “handler”. My oldest son does proof read them before I post them, so I will give him partial credit!
Thank you very much. Sadly there are a couple people who are now out pretending to care about their political party and County, but in reality, only seeking to cause division. I refuse to entertain it and it makes them even more angry. The blessing is that people get to see it for what it really is, so I welcome it.
You chose to entertain me when you responded. All eyes are on Greenville County Council and what’s to come in 2025. No one does anything without purpose.
We all need to keep shouting!!! Maybe their pockets would quit growing!! If all the citizens would actually have a vote because without the citizens 🙄 🤷 there would be no need for the pocket liners that are suppose to actually be doing a job of keeping us locals informed. It's time for us to use our brain to think. It's the silent one's that never share truth we need to lookout 👀 for. Thank for sharing your thoughts.
Isn't ironic? We live in a great place, at least I think most of us think we do, yet we have elected politicians and NGO types telling us we need to grow. Consider: "Max Stewart, CEO of the Greenville Area Development Corporation, will provide an overview of the Greenville County Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement (FILOT) initiative. This agreement is designed to attract new businesses to Greenville County by reducing tax burdens for eligible projects, which in turn drives job growth and economic development.".
Gee Max, why do we need to keep on driving "job growth and economic development", to the point people already here have to bear the tax burden so "newcomers" don't? A lot of people are of the opinion if you have to bribe someone to come here, they might not be worth the effort/cost, not a good addition to the area. Isn't it possible we have reached a saturation point?
If we were smart, we the citizens would start electing politicians who have the intellect and capacity to manage the area as it is. Are there any examples of where bigger is better? I've lived in Atlanta and Charlotte, now I avoid them like the plague. I suspect what is the real driver for "job growth and economic development" is a few people profiting at the expense of the many; greed.
I realize I'm shouting into the wind and the march to UDO progress [sic] will roll over us, like it or not, it's onward to "Bigger Not Better or Bust!! Obviously, I have a tendency to shout into the wind from time to time. I will note after reading the part about Max Stewart I was inspired to write a short story I've been considering for a while.
https://open.substack.com/pub/conservativecontrarian/p/capitalism-abels-ten-year-business?r=982y8&utm_medium=ios
Thank you for the "Livestream" and "Citizen comment" links. Both are helpful tools.
I don’t know who’s writing these posts for you but it’s not you. I will figure out who your handler is.
I am not sure why you are so dead set on assuming that you know more about me than you really do. I have no “handler”, but feel free to investigate. You will find that it’s the same person who has been writing about issues longer than I have been on Council. You will find out that it’s the same person that has written over 100 songs for a dozen albums. There is no secret ghost writer for me and I am my own “handler”. My oldest son does proof read them before I post them, so I will give him partial credit!
You are that same person!!! You had a Podcast everyday years before now. And also still had your career in music. Never strayed from your beliefs!!!
Thank you very much. Sadly there are a couple people who are now out pretending to care about their political party and County, but in reality, only seeking to cause division. I refuse to entertain it and it makes them even more angry. The blessing is that people get to see it for what it really is, so I welcome it.
You chose to entertain me when you responded. All eyes are on Greenville County Council and what’s to come in 2025. No one does anything without purpose.
We all need to keep shouting!!! Maybe their pockets would quit growing!! If all the citizens would actually have a vote because without the citizens 🙄 🤷 there would be no need for the pocket liners that are suppose to actually be doing a job of keeping us locals informed. It's time for us to use our brain to think. It's the silent one's that never share truth we need to lookout 👀 for. Thank for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you Councilman Blount for the work you have done keeping us informed . I only wish every council member shared your views on transparency.