Enough with these clowns... Had commissioners implemented the tax earlier in the year, when then-Administrator Fred Russell advised them to and Commissioner Donnie Smith begged them to, it would have raised as much as $2.5 million this year. But nooo, our current Commission refuses to even show up at meetings to vote on these pressing matters. Instead, Tax Commissioner Steven Kendrick has to furlough employees and close tax offices for six days. The Richmond County Correctional Institution agreed to eliminate two full-time positions. Recreation would eliminate eight full-time employees, two part-time employees and count on the Patch golf course being privatized by mid-year. The state has already given the industries a 4 percent tax break, along with the city’s 1 percent SPLOST that municipalities have to vote to re-impose as though it were a new tax, which it isn’t. A vote of NO on SPLOST will simply provide them with a blank check to keep running up their reckless tab. Even the commander at Fort Gordon specifically said the Pentagon has expressed concerns with our city...one being the commission, particularly the hard drive issue, and the school system. “They’re looking at us every day,” Copenhaver said. “That comes directly from the Pentagon.” Part of being a good LEADER is the ability to work within a budget and make the necessary revisions in personnel and priorities. Have a great day, Augusta! #andyoucallyourselfaleader #iwantmycityback #NLC_Augusta #changetheworld
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:43:43 +0000
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