SPLOST vote delayed

The Pike County Journal-Reporter

SPLOST vote delayed

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, September 7. 2010

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Commissioners voted unanimously after a lengthy executive session not to issue a call for a November SPLOST but to possibly pursue courthouse renovations in the near future.

County manager Bill Sawyer said commissioners will call a special election early next year to vote on SPLOST.

“The SPLOST vote will likely be held in March,” he said. “We have got to have a meeting to determine that but I think that’s what is going to happen.”

For more, read the Wednesday, Sept. 8 print/eEdition of The Pike County Journal-Reporter.

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#1 Jimmy da Greek on 09/07/10 at 04:46 PM

Well JC you called that one wrong too. You now owe me $100 which I will donate to one of the candidates in the District 1 commissioners race.

#2 You know who!! on 09/07/10 at 05:25 PM

Well now, that is just awesome. I am glad the CM and BOC realized this was not going to pass this fall and put it off. I will have to find out where the back door meeting will be held and see how they will reverse this.

#3 fat bass tard on 09/08/10 at 07:10 AM

of course, they will call a special election that will cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars to try and get it passed in march.

#4 David Rawlins on 09/09/10 at 06:19 AM

I think until we have a majority at the board of commissioners that are conservatives (and actually understand what that word means) there should be no more money going into the coffers for them to spend.

The people of Pike County have spoken on numerous occasions that they want the out of control spending stopped and the increases in taxation stopped and it continues.

#5 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 09/09/10 at 07:59 AM

Short on cash, can't even pay Sparklit to feed my polecat. Would you settle for a $100 in IP numbers?

IN GOD WE TRUST

#6 Fred R. on 09/09/10 at 10:37 AM

Please be specific when you mention "out of control spending". If there is truely a place where spending is running rampant I will help you stop it but using a blanket phrase does not solve or improve anything. Please be specific.

#7 Anonymous on 09/09/10 at 01:14 PM

How do you expect taxes not to be raised. It took me a while to figure it out but Pike County loves its "bedroom community". They are against WalMarts and such being built here. So no money will be generated that way. So in that case when they need more money where do you think it has to come from? The people who occupy them Pike County bedrooms. When people realize that they wont be whining about stopping "big city" growth and having to pay more tax in the same sentence. Every other government pisses away hard earned American tax dollars. Why hold Pike to a higher standard. I dont agree with it either, but come on, welcome to America!!

#8 Anonymous on 09/09/10 at 01:15 PM

I would but the investigation is still ongoing.

#9 David Rawlins on 09/09/10 at 05:39 PM

Let's see how about:

$25,000 per acre for 4 - 5 acres of land in town when they were selling land 2 miles away for $10,000 to build a judicial complex using SPLOST money they did not get.

$800,000 for a gas pipeline for use by a company that had already purchased land in PC so that Atlanta Gas/Light can make a profit.

Covering $250,000 in overspending by the Sheriffs department.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head but I'm sure if you REALLY look into it you could find quite a bit more.

#10 Your Friend on 09/09/10 at 06:12 PM

David We stoped that 899,000 for the pipeline. It's dead until at least next year. The BOC learned there lesson on that one. It was a tough fight but the commissioners finally checked my facts and found that they had been lied to by the money people.

#11 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 09/10/10 at 02:52 PM

I am back. Everything went well, a little weak but I appreciate everyones prayers for me.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#12 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 09/10/10 at 05:20 PM

Don't forget B-B-Que tomorrow at the Old Depot. Rib plates $8.00 come early. Yep, I will have some JC famous biscuits and Firehouse Cornbread. Bring your camera.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#13 Elvis is dead on 09/12/10 at 12:44 PM

and I don't feel so good myself. Why is the world (Pike County) suppose to know everytime you feel bad? Are you a movie star?

#14 Anonymous on 09/12/10 at 02:19 PM

Well I guess we may as well get use to it. Seems like some people want take no for an answer.The people voted No On Splosh. Why do they keep bring things back untii it is voted in .? So whats the use in voting?

#15 anon on 09/13/10 at 11:03 AM

JC you need to contact Knight Salvage. They think they have your unit. Might could be repaired through your homeowners insurance company since they do not cover 100%. Talk with Buster.

#16 Fa Get About It! on 09/25/10 at 12:43 PM

they stopped the pipeline so that just leaves $285,000 unexplained. But whats $285,000 after a $800,000 concern! you stopped the pipeline? why didnt you stop the other fraud?

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