Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
September 2009 Supervisors report
Latest Supervisors report is now on htpp://marshallecker.blogspot.com
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thanks
Good to see a site for interaction.I still like to view the Pittsylvania county citizens blog site with video along with this site.Thanks for all your efforts in promoting interest and information to citizens in Pittsylvania County.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Comments
Leave your comments on this page! You can be anonymous by using the sign-information listed on the left. That way, your comments, ideas and thoughts can be on the front page for all to see. Sometimes, people don't read the comments when they are "buried".
Upcoming County Comprehensive Plan Meetings
Please be aware that there are 5 upcoming public hearings about the County's Comprehensive Plan. See below for dates.
The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that local jurisdictions prepare and adopt Comprehensive Plans.
Comprehensive Plans are blueprints to guide future decisions made by the Board of Supervisors and are intended to be a mechanism to deal with how the county should change and grow in the future.
Some of the aspects of the plan are public schools, natural resources, cultural resources, transportation, economic development, fire and rescue, recycling, recreational areas and agriculture.
If you are interested or concerned about any of these issues in Pittsylvania County, please attend one or more of these meetings and allow your voice to be heard.
The Comprehensive Planning process is only successful with FULL public participation!
Sept 21 at 7 pm- John L. Hurt Elem. School
Sept 22 at 7 pm-Chatham Middle School
Sept 28 at 7 pm-Dan River Middle School
Sept 29 at 7pm- Tunstall Middle School
Oct 1 at 7pm- Gretna Middle School
The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that local jurisdictions prepare and adopt Comprehensive Plans.
Comprehensive Plans are blueprints to guide future decisions made by the Board of Supervisors and are intended to be a mechanism to deal with how the county should change and grow in the future.
Some of the aspects of the plan are public schools, natural resources, cultural resources, transportation, economic development, fire and rescue, recycling, recreational areas and agriculture.
If you are interested or concerned about any of these issues in Pittsylvania County, please attend one or more of these meetings and allow your voice to be heard.
The Comprehensive Planning process is only successful with FULL public participation!
Sept 21 at 7 pm- John L. Hurt Elem. School
Sept 22 at 7 pm-Chatham Middle School
Sept 28 at 7 pm-Dan River Middle School
Sept 29 at 7pm- Tunstall Middle School
Oct 1 at 7pm- Gretna Middle School
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Random thoughts
Fred Ingram and Coy Harville have both said that they are not planning on running again; that more than likely means that Tim Barber won't run again either. Smart. They know that the **** is going to hit the fan about that time, and they don't want to be in the crossfires. The voting citizens of Pittsylvania County voted for the bonds to pay for the new high school renovations - for better or for worse we have to pay that money back. This board has managed to push raising taxes back until a couple of years from now - and then - taxes will almost double.
Knowing this would happen, the Board should have raised taxes a penny or two at a time, so that it was eased into everyone's budget. And more importantly, we needed a board with vision - and members that were less worried about re-election than about growth in the county. Our county needs a means of revenue other than the citizens.
One of the ways to get this is to increase commerce. Sunday Beer and Wine sales would allow more shopping alternatives, and allow for chain restaurants to build in the county. Looking into age-appropriate tourism attractions is something interesting as well. Look at the "slopes" at Liberty U in Lynchburg....this county is prime for an attraction that would bring in young people to have fun...
Of course, that's a job - a real job - to find the right business, and lure them here. It would take some dedication and some networking - and some "fire in the belly" to get it done....but I think it's possible. There are possible alternatives for our county - but if we don't get crackin' - the outlook is beginning to be dismal.
Knowing this would happen, the Board should have raised taxes a penny or two at a time, so that it was eased into everyone's budget. And more importantly, we needed a board with vision - and members that were less worried about re-election than about growth in the county. Our county needs a means of revenue other than the citizens.
One of the ways to get this is to increase commerce. Sunday Beer and Wine sales would allow more shopping alternatives, and allow for chain restaurants to build in the county. Looking into age-appropriate tourism attractions is something interesting as well. Look at the "slopes" at Liberty U in Lynchburg....this county is prime for an attraction that would bring in young people to have fun...
Of course, that's a job - a real job - to find the right business, and lure them here. It would take some dedication and some networking - and some "fire in the belly" to get it done....but I think it's possible. There are possible alternatives for our county - but if we don't get crackin' - the outlook is beginning to be dismal.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Welcome to the Voice of the Citizens
Ross Johnson and I began the "pittsylvaniablog" as a way to let citizens' know what happens at the Board Meetings. Lately, we have seen much discussion, which is a great thing....but the discussions were "hidden" in the comments of the blog....I would like to be able to see all citizens be able to leave their thoughts, ideas, and opinions on the main page of the blog, so that we can all actively participate! I hope you will take advantage! The sign-in information is on the side bar. Thank you for participating! This is Debbie Sparks signing off.
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