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And more on the Trash Fiasco
Oct 22nd
GDP Arcticle by Camie Young: Study: Extend trash pick-up throughout county
Despite an outcry from residents, consultants recommend county officials make trash pick-up mandatory for residents of the unincorporated area.The study, which commenced after a judge threw out a solid waste management plan last year, also produced a recommendation that the county be divided into districts and the number of trash haulers be limited.
But Abby Goldsmith of R.W. Beck told commissioners Tuesday that they could choose more than one hauler per district, addressing the concerns of people who wanted the freedom to choose their garbage hauler while cutting down garbage trucks on the road and carts in the streets.
So what is the end message here? When you only talk to hand full of people you don’t really care what they think. Is the message delivered to the County a message that is tailored to the people paying the bills? How can the County not have any opinion at this point? After the Blue Ribbon Committee, after the consultants, after all the noise from the citizens then what are they listening to and hearing? Come on BOC you were elected to make decisions and lately you are awful at that. Please try to get something correct here and do what is best for the citizens of Gwinnett.
More on the Gwinnett Trash fiasco
Oct 21st
Well isn’t it a great surprise that the trash consultant gave the county the exact info they wanted to hear. They surveyed a whopping 328 people out of 180,000 ( .001822%) and most of these people
wanted it to remain the same. I still have a problem with the county placing this on a water or tax bill if it is a independent company performing the services, law states a government may not collect a debt for a private company, the only way this can appear on a county bill is if they create an authority or trash department.
I encourage everyone to visit www.whatawastegwinnett.com and get involved. These folks have a petition going as well.
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I encourage all to write to their respective BOC member and let them know what you desire..
Thanks,
Don
R.W. Beck gives initial Trash report to county officials
Oct 20th
AJC Article by Patrick Fox: Gwinnett solid waste study results unveiled
Gwinnett County officials received their first look a the Trash study done by RW Beck today.
The study results showed there was enough support to recommend required garbage collection at all residences. It did allow for exemptions, however, such as business owners with their own Dumpsters.But there was a wide range of differences about other issues, such as establishing exclusive franchise districts and billing on property tax statements. Much of the polling data differed between those who attended the public forums and those who were randomly selected by computer.
More to come once the full study is released.
Commissioner Kenerly going out with a bang!
Oct 7th
WSB Radio Article: Gwinnett Tax Hike Possible
GDP Article by Camie Young: Tax increase back on table: Kenerly calls for new county plan
A property tax increase is back on the table for county residents, as a commissioner said service cuts to balance the budget have been too severe.During Tuesday’s board meeting, Commissioner Kevin Kenerly called for county staff to devise a plan that would cost taxpayers an average of $14 more a month – or about two additional mills.
So Gwinnett here we go again. Commissioner Kenerly wants all of us to step up and sacrifice in the name of safety? Where is the money going to go? What will it be spent on? Safety in law enforcement where its needed or more library hours? Give us the details so the citizens can understand and have the knowledge that’s needed to know what’s going on.
“Bold action is needed to keep Gwinnett County a preferred place to live, work and raise a family. I would ask the Gwinnett families to sacrifice with me.”
Now is the time AGAIN to make sure your voices are heard. Demand to know the details of Mr. Kenerly’s proposal.
Land Deals Gone Wild highlights the plight of Gwinnett County
Sep 23rd
A great article by Tim Eberly of the AJC: Doubts didn’t stop deal: Land purchase made as Gwinnett County faces huge budget shortfall
Also a great follow up article on this by Bob Griggs at TalkGwinnett.com:
First of Many Bad Land Deals Finally Exposed.
The next time you hear Chairman Bannister try to blame anyone but himself for the mess Gwinnett is in then please read this article. It highlights the true cause of the mess. Is this the only mess? I wish but deals and work like this highlight how bad it has gotten. From Land Deals, to Trash Plans to an unnecessary Stadiums its a wonder we have a county anymore.
Also after reading this article I have to ask those in District 1 what the heck were you thinking when you voted.
From the AJC article:
The purchase, made as the county faced a huge budget shortfall, is another in a string of land deals that have raised questions about the board’s financial stewardship and cozy relationships between some commissioners and developers.In August, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published stories detailing similar and questionable purchases the county has made, or attempted to make, since 2007.
After reviewing the AJC’s reports, District Attorney Danny Porter last week asked for a special grand jury to investigate those land deals and others by the Gwinnett Board of Commissioners. After hearing from the AJC about this purchase, Porter said he would review it for possible grand jury consideration.
Though Lasseter said she made the best decision she could, she acknowledges now that it might not have been the best use of taxpayer money.“I’m not perfect. Maybe I made a bad decision,” she said. “Maybe we should have had Lorraine Green vote on it.”
You think?
Full list of Engage Gwinnett Members released
Sep 17th
From the GDP Article by Camie Young: Engage Gwinnett committee members announced:
Engage Gwinnett Citizens Committee Members
Stakeholder Group, Representative
District 1, Kelly Kelkenberg
District 2, Kevin Kovalchik
District 3, Bob Griggs
District 4, Jeff Mahaffey
HOA, Paula Hastings
Citizens for Responsible Government, Lan Nguyen
FreedomWorks, Julianne Thompson
Environmentalist, Carol Hassell
Not-for-profits, Demetrius Jordan
Unity Gwinnett, Herman Pennamon
Asian Community, Cookie Lee
Hispanic Community, Jose Perez
Faith-Based, Norwood Davis
Young Professionals, Asif Jessani
Seniors, Bill Atkinson
Rotary, Scott LeCraw
Gwinnett Municipal Association, Randy Meacham
BOE, Rick Cost
Post Secondary, Julie Post
Community Improvement Districts, Chuck Warbington
Hospital System, David McClesky
Partnership Gwinnett, Mark Tibbetts
Council for Quality Growth, Michael Sullivan
State Delegation, Charles Swain
Constitutional Officers, Jim Pack
Courts, George Hutchinson
DA and Solicitor, Charlotte Nash
Athletic Association, Chris Whitlock
Small Business, Dave McMullen
Large Employer, Renee Byrd-Lewis
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Millicent Crawford, Duluth
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Dick Goodman, Suwanee
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Dan King, Duluth
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Paula Krone, Norcross
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Laurie McClain, Suwanee
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Jack Mason, Buford
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Keith Roche, Lawrenceville
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Keith Shewbert, Norcross
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Kip Stokes, Auburn
Publicly Self-Selected Citizen Representative, Glen Williams, Snellville
Trash Report due out in October… Who got called?
Aug 20th
AJC Article by Patrick Fox: Solid waste plan report due in Oct.
The firm hired to draw up a study for Gwinnett County’s solid waste plan told officials Tuesday the report should be completed by mid-October.
So we have to wait until October to see what the consultants are going to recommend. I find it interesting it that it takes that long to compile feed back from 600+ people when the majority of those said they wanted their own choice. So who was one of the 328 that were contact by phone? Would love to hear from you.
At a special briefing held at the courthouse in Lawrenceville, Abby Goldsmith of the consulting firm R.W. Beck reported it had collected opinions from about 650 people. Of that number, 330 had registered opinions at one of the eight public forums held this summer. Another 328 had been contacted by phone or e-mail.
County Administrator Jock Connell to step down
Aug 12th
GDP Article by Camie Young: Connell to leave post
County Administrator Jock Connell will step down at the end of the year, the county’s chief executive officer said Wednesday.
Commissioners have chosen Planning and Development Director Glenn Stephens to replace him, a move expected to become official Tuesday.
“Jock has been the king pin, if you will, since my Day 1,” said Chairman Charles Bannister, who took office in 2005 when Connell became administrator. “He’s performed admirably. … He’s been a great teacher to me.”
“What A Waste Gwinnett” has started an online petition
Aug 12th
“What A Waste Gwinnett” has started an online petition.
Please click on the link above to sign the online petition.
“What A Waste Gwinnett” has joined the trash fiasco fight. Go to their blog to find out about them.
What’s next for your trash?
Aug 11th
So all the meetings are done. Same dog and pony show for each one. Did they really listen? I don’t think they did. Will the county get their money’s worth out of the consultants? Probably not.
Has anyone been contacted via phone in the polling that was supposed to happen?
Contact your Commissioner today. With everything that is going wrong with this Board this would probably be something they will try to sneak through the back door. We do not need to let this happen.
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