Aug 6 2021
David Schoolcraft
Clay County
Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Wed of each month. For the
month of July, we have just a couple kernels of "what were
they thinking".
During a meeting in July, Commissioner Schoolcraft referenced a July 25th "Chatter" he read in The Communicator Online. David questioned why anybody, any newspaper, would print such an article. What he was doing was challenging the U S Constitution. That's an elected leader, albeit a Repub, not wanting to hear what his herd is thinking
This newspaper, the only locally owned and operated newspaper in the County, has from the beginning, been a place where people can speak out, say their mind. True, many of those folks might not have the whole picture as they write but it is a reflection on what constitutes have on their mind. Seems like that would be what elected leaders would want to know.
Schoolcraft is the newbee Commissioner sitting up front. For him, a guy that works out of town every week, seems like, such writings would be of great interest. That must not be the case for Mr Schoolcraft.
While that July 25th Chatter is not correct 100%, it sure shows a strong reflection on the Clay County Commission but not in the way he is thinking.
During the last thirty years or so, never, not once, has the CCC issued a press release to the public. They have never let the voters know what is going on in their perspective. That lack of service by the CCC shows up in such Chatters. It's a failing and a big failing. The County suffers from such pee poor performance.
The Constitution stands and David Schoolcraft should rethink his position on the right of the public to speak out.
During a meeting in July, Commissioner Schoolcraft referenced a July 25th "Chatter" he read in The Communicator Online. David questioned why anybody, any newspaper, would print such an article. What he was doing was challenging the U S Constitution. That's an elected leader, albeit a Repub, not wanting to hear what his herd is thinking
This newspaper, the only locally owned and operated newspaper in the County, has from the beginning, been a place where people can speak out, say their mind. True, many of those folks might not have the whole picture as they write but it is a reflection on what constitutes have on their mind. Seems like that would be what elected leaders would want to know.
Schoolcraft is the newbee Commissioner sitting up front. For him, a guy that works out of town every week, seems like, such writings would be of great interest. That must not be the case for Mr Schoolcraft.
While that July 25th Chatter is not correct 100%, it sure shows a strong reflection on the Clay County Commission but not in the way he is thinking.
During the last thirty years or so, never, not once, has the CCC issued a press release to the public. They have never let the voters know what is going on in their perspective. That lack of service by the CCC shows up in such Chatters. It's a failing and a big failing. The County suffers from such pee poor performance.
The Constitution stands and David Schoolcraft should rethink his position on the right of the public to speak out.
Fran King
In this century,
thinking green, has come front and center. On Main Street
Clay, there are just two trees remaining. Every other tree has
been cut down as if they don't matter, as if, greenery as no
purpose.
For the last ten years, about once a year, some dodo wants to cut down the remaining evergreens. Without reason, they have something against the worth of stately trees.
Two months ago, Joe Lanham was before the CCC and spoke in favor of their removal. Some in the peanut gallery supported Lanham's idea. Others, a like amount, said no way Jose.
So what happens when you don't get you way? Answer, find a work around. That's what's happening in Clayberry now.
For the last ten years, about once a year, some dodo wants to cut down the remaining evergreens. Without reason, they have something against the worth of stately trees.
Two months ago, Joe Lanham was before the CCC and spoke in favor of their removal. Some in the peanut gallery supported Lanham's idea. Others, a like amount, said no way Jose.
So what happens when you don't get you way? Answer, find a work around. That's what's happening in Clayberry now.
After the second
CCC meeting in July was adjourned, after all legal business
could be conducted, a lady from the peanut gallery spoke up
with, what if I bring in a petition to tear down those last
two remaining trees, would you chainsaw em then? That lady was
one of those in favor of the tree removal two weeks earlier.
That question was directed at County Commission Chair Fran King.
In response, Ms King provided: IF you get 1000 signatures on your petition, I will cut down the trees.
We're not saying Fran is a rocket science or even close to it, but, how dumb, and what a back door move.
Tearing stuff down is common for this County. It wasn't that many years ago that all the BC&G RR rolling stock was offered to the county for $1. Back then and while the equipment was still in good working condition, the CCC was so dimly lit, they found no possible use for tourism $$$ and turned down the offer.
Today, as we convert to a tourism economy, the worth of those remaining evergreens is even more valuable.
AW
That question was directed at County Commission Chair Fran King.
In response, Ms King provided: IF you get 1000 signatures on your petition, I will cut down the trees.
We're not saying Fran is a rocket science or even close to it, but, how dumb, and what a back door move.
Tearing stuff down is common for this County. It wasn't that many years ago that all the BC&G RR rolling stock was offered to the county for $1. Back then and while the equipment was still in good working condition, the CCC was so dimly lit, they found no possible use for tourism $$$ and turned down the offer.
Today, as we convert to a tourism economy, the worth of those remaining evergreens is even more valuable.
AW