Thank you for informing the public with this concise synopsis of the proposed legislation. Density is always a major issue and we do need affordable housing. So thank you for using an intelligent and informed approach to this major legislation which could affect our quality of life.
I very much appreciate receiving this newsletter in email. One suggestion. Provide a link so that this newsletter can be viewed in a computer browser. This will expand the ability to share this newsletter beyond cell phone Apps and the "conventional" social media outlets (such as Facebook, X, etc.). Again thanks.
You are such a fine example of what a public servant should be! Keeping your constituents informed and representing how the majority feels about issues.
Benton , I saw a post saying we all need to contact Joey Russo District 17 and also the District 23 rep as they hold the key to hold this up. If they vote to not accept it the vote would be 6 to 6, which does not pass. I understand that the other 6, will not change their vote, Is this an option for us to ask these 2 to reconsider and vote for "We the people"
Nana, one more note for you. The best way to influence elected leaders is to campaign for them during primaries. The more effort, the better they listen. I speak from years of experience. Door-to-door in their district enhances ears, if you campaign for the leader, or for their opponent.
An interesting aspect, at least when first considered, is the objectives of UDO seem to contradict the stated objectives of 15 minute cities, now called Smart Cities so as to appeal to products of public education systems. Many governments, including our local municipalities, are attempting to gradually impose such city controls on the unsuspecting public.
I don't think the elected politicians who support UDO are rejecting such municipal controls so I have to wonder how they intend to incorporate the two objectives. Time will tell.
Thank you Councilman Blount. While it seems inherently obvious to accommodate necessary housing for the heightened influx from higher cost-of-living states, I plead your statesmanship reality of a slowing pace of zoning subdivisions expansionism to pragmatically allow for realistic tax capital increases. Sure, blessed Greenville County will slowly accrue infrastructure support money for roads, utilities easements, etc., but the bell curve for this is much flatter than those in the zoning sub-group of the council grasp, isn't it? I will capture this text, and attempt to swing my council friends that I have helped get elected to "Go gentle thru the night" during my 2 minutes at a council meeting. :) One will look down and not listen. :(
I campaigned for Joe Dill. I knew Joey Russo was not for the people in District 17. He voted to raise our taxes. He supports the "Penny Tax".. that right there spoke loud and clear to me. People don't realize how important the primaries are in securing the best candidate. Voter turn out was pathetic.
Thank you so much for explaining all of this, I admit most of it is over my head. I did contact my council member, Joey Russo, and told him to please vote NO on this because we need more time to make sure all of these issues are addressed and corrected. But from his response, I’m not so sure that his vote will represent his constituents and what’s best for them.
Thank you for informing the public with this concise synopsis of the proposed legislation. Density is always a major issue and we do need affordable housing. So thank you for using an intelligent and informed approach to this major legislation which could affect our quality of life.
I very much appreciate receiving this newsletter in email. One suggestion. Provide a link so that this newsletter can be viewed in a computer browser. This will expand the ability to share this newsletter beyond cell phone Apps and the "conventional" social media outlets (such as Facebook, X, etc.). Again thanks.
You are such a fine example of what a public servant should be! Keeping your constituents informed and representing how the majority feels about issues.
Benton , I saw a post saying we all need to contact Joey Russo District 17 and also the District 23 rep as they hold the key to hold this up. If they vote to not accept it the vote would be 6 to 6, which does not pass. I understand that the other 6, will not change their vote, Is this an option for us to ask these 2 to reconsider and vote for "We the people"
Not all Council have made up their minds on this ordinance so it can go along way to reach out and tell them how you feel!
Nana, one more note for you. The best way to influence elected leaders is to campaign for them during primaries. The more effort, the better they listen. I speak from years of experience. Door-to-door in their district enhances ears, if you campaign for the leader, or for their opponent.
I do, sadly most don't. Primaries are very important in securing the best candidate.
An interesting aspect, at least when first considered, is the objectives of UDO seem to contradict the stated objectives of 15 minute cities, now called Smart Cities so as to appeal to products of public education systems. Many governments, including our local municipalities, are attempting to gradually impose such city controls on the unsuspecting public.
I don't think the elected politicians who support UDO are rejecting such municipal controls so I have to wonder how they intend to incorporate the two objectives. Time will tell.
Thank you Councilman Blount. While it seems inherently obvious to accommodate necessary housing for the heightened influx from higher cost-of-living states, I plead your statesmanship reality of a slowing pace of zoning subdivisions expansionism to pragmatically allow for realistic tax capital increases. Sure, blessed Greenville County will slowly accrue infrastructure support money for roads, utilities easements, etc., but the bell curve for this is much flatter than those in the zoning sub-group of the council grasp, isn't it? I will capture this text, and attempt to swing my council friends that I have helped get elected to "Go gentle thru the night" during my 2 minutes at a council meeting. :) One will look down and not listen. :(
I campaigned for Joe Dill. I knew Joey Russo was not for the people in District 17. He voted to raise our taxes. He supports the "Penny Tax".. that right there spoke loud and clear to me. People don't realize how important the primaries are in securing the best candidate. Voter turn out was pathetic.
Thank you so much for explaining all of this, I admit most of it is over my head. I did contact my council member, Joey Russo, and told him to please vote NO on this because we need more time to make sure all of these issues are addressed and corrected. But from his response, I’m not so sure that his vote will represent his constituents and what’s best for them.
Patricia, what was his reply?
Nana, Councilman should reply to Patricia like I am to you. Notice above how he liked Diana's comment. Give him time. :)
That gives me hope James. Thanks I did not see that.