- Given the tough economic crisis - and the very real threat of reduction in basic services - the small increase in the millage rate for Athens-Clarke County isn't creating as much frustration as the previous year. It's a tough call, but it's also clear that the mayor and staff worked very hard to identify some tough cuts that would minimize the tax increase.
- As an aside, I'll mow those right of ways for $70,000. That's almost one-third of the cost, and you can get it done. Just saying ...
- I can't say that I disagree with the law, but I do like John Knight and, whether it's his voluntary choice or a new wrinkle in state law, it's a shame to see that he won't be serving on the Clarke County Board of Education again.
- No one's talking about Jeff Dantzler's arrest yet.
- Hillary asked an honest question, so here's one example ... my understanding is that the green jobs training iniative is aimed to equip low-income citizens with the necessary skills to work in this emerging industry. And, unlike merely weatherizing a home, the goal is be able to recruit industry that produces a variety of things from solar panels to green-friendly materials to alternative fuels. So, some of the skills could be how to cultivate things like bio-mass fuels, and then these workers could acquire specific skills to work in a factory that produced said fuels.
- Mostly status quo on the electoral rumor front.
- Flagpole's summary of the legislative breakfast was an interesting read, and it reinforces my thoughts on Rep. Doug McKillip ... which is, man, I'm a dope for not backing that guy a few years back. He seems to have grown into his role as a state representative and has really found a good progressive voice for the community. Yet, he's also embraced pragmatism where it's applicable, and I love that he slammed the numerous tax exemptions that litter our state's confusing and outdated tax code as something is that worthy of proper review, oversight and evaluation to ensure they're actually fulfilling policy objectives.
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Right, but if we don't have a factory that produces biofuels, what are we really training those people for? And, again, is installing a solar panel dramatically different from installing a drywall panel? Basically, I think these funds could be used for general jobs training (perhaps including environmental initiatives), and then other funds should be used for creating or helping out green industry in which those people can work. I just think it needs to be a little better thought out than "green jobs woo!!"
ReplyDeleteAlso: McKillip rocks.