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Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7:41PM
Am I the only one that finds it incredulous that our Gwinnett County Commission is discussing ways in which they can cut county spending during a $15,000, three-day retreat in Young Harris? Is this the height of arrogance or simply complete and utter cluelessness? Do the commissioners mean to tell Gwinnett County residents that in the expansive GJAC that they could not find space to hold these discussions? How about that big meeting room they use for commission meetings? And if there is some legal prohibition against doing so, how much would it have cost to rent out a ballroom at one of Gwinnett's hotels, thus contributing to the county economy in the process? This board looks more like they are channeling Lillian Webb's administration every time I read an article about them.
While the commission considers cutting park hours, cancelling the Gwinnett Glows Fourth of July celebration, as well as the possibility of a property tax increase, I did not read a solitary word about all the money they are spending to build a baseball stadium for a high-dollar organization like the Atlanta Braves. Of course, maybe Commission Chairman Charles Bannister considers funding a baseball stadium a "basic service." Or perhaps District 3 Commissioner Mike Beaudreau see the stadium as "the meat and potatoes of what the county needs to be doing."
I am at a loss for words to describe this commission. Words cannot do justice to the continuing indifference they demostrate for the Gwinnett residents. However, I somehow doubt that this will be the height of my stunned amazement at this group.
While the commission considers cutting park hours, cancelling the Gwinnett Glows Fourth of July celebration, as well as the possibility of a property tax increase, I did not read a solitary word about all the money they are spending to build a baseball stadium for a high-dollar organization like the Atlanta Braves. Of course, maybe Commission Chairman Charles Bannister considers funding a baseball stadium a "basic service." Or perhaps District 3 Commissioner Mike Beaudreau see the stadium as "the meat and potatoes of what the county needs to be doing."
I am at a loss for words to describe this commission. Words cannot do justice to the continuing indifference they demostrate for the Gwinnett residents. However, I somehow doubt that this will be the height of my stunned amazement at this group.
Reader Comments (1)
In just three days after learning/becoming enraged about the waste issue and wanting to be more informed about local politics, I am in disbelief of how many self indulgent situations these government officials are involved in. Wow. Definitely time to become involved and pay more attention to these characters.
I am truly now a believer in paying more attention to local politics as opposed to national. I will be at the meeting tonight.