http://www.andersoncountysc.org/web/board_economic.asp
For those interested in knowing as to whom serves on the Anderson County Economic Advisory Board, above is the link regarding this information.
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Anderson County Economic Advisory Board Link
Thanks Josiah, I'm glad to get that link. Has anything happened since Dr. Brown made the statement about Billy McAbee's two appointments that are not legal?
Well according to that list both of McAbee's appointments are very legal.
I was thinking that myself, Ellie. What's with the appointee in District 6 with the Easley address? Does he live in that little pocket where Anderson County residents have Easley addresses and phone numbers (what a nightmare for 9-1-1 calls - I thought we fixed that years ago) or does he really live in Pickens County?
JD
There are currently areas in Anderson County that have Easley and Greenville addresses. Just as Greenvile County has Pelzer and Piedmont Addresses and Abbeville County has Honea Path addresses.
And the Belton Post Office area covers almost as much area as Anderson!Yeah, my post indicated that I'm aware of that, Ron. And we have Marietta addresses in Pickens County. I recall that when we were setting up our 9-1-1 addressing system back 15 years or so ago, it resulted in massive confusion regarding which agency responded to which calls. It's been worked out now, I hope.
I was really just trying to stir up the conversaton. Been really quiet here lately, huh?
One interesting factor related to providing this link is that, it is not currently up to date. This trumps this notion of transparency by the Transparency Debutees on ACC! No ordinances or directives require the Clerk of County Council to provide the public with real time data concerning those appointed to varies boards and commssions. Inasmuch, this data is not totally accurate, and this board serves in an advisory and symbolic capacity only. All members are more than likely required to participate in (NDR's) Non Disclosure Agreements until a deal has been commenced. At that juncture all legal disclosures would be realized by the following: S.C. Department of Commerce, Anderson County Economic Development, Anderson County Administartor, Anderson County Council, Anderson County Economic Development Advisory Board, the Official Client and all other quasi governmental entities including water, sewer authorities etc..
As Anderson County continues to legally engulf itself the world moves on. Enclosed you will find a link from S. C. Department of Commerce of what industries they are attracting to all the counties around us. The interesting thing is that in a photo-op you can see one of our fine republicans appearing as austere as ever! Give the people substance meaning (JOBS JOBS JOBS).
web link: Press Releases & Announcements S.C. Department of Commerce
http://www.sccommerce.com/resources/pressreleasesannouncements.aspx?article=932
As Anderson County continues to legally engulf itself the world moves on. Enclosed you will find a link from S. C. Department of Commerce of what industries they are attracting to all the counties around us. The interesting thing is that in a photo-op you can see one of our fine republicans appearing as austere as ever! Give the people substance meaning (JOBS JOBS JOBS).
web link: Press Releases & Announcements S.C. Department of Commerce
http://www.sccommerce.com/resources/pressreleasesannouncements.aspx?article=932
Josiah,
Agreed that the website is more than a tad behind schedule when it comes to updates. If I'm not mistaken, it is the Clerk to Council, Linda Eddleman, that is responsible for either providing the up-to-date information to the IT Staff (to update the county website) OR is supposed to update the website herself.
Either way . . . take 2 hours and get it done, please.
- SSHM
I saw in the Anderson Journal of July 25, 08 in an article by Taylor Smith that Anderson has fallen in economic ranking from number 265 in 2004 to 278 out of 363 cities in 2007. In dollars produced that is a fall from $4.5 billion to $4.1 billion. Columbia ranked number 69 with $29.1 billion dollars produced.The Anderson County Economic Development Office could not be reached for comment. With all of the tax dollars being spent by the Economic Development office (including trips overseas) shouldn't we be going up not down? The information above was provided by the United States Conference of Mayors.
kilkenny, thanks for that info. The majority of people in the county know that we are falling far behind due to Preston's government and this is one more bit of proof. Keep trying the EcoDev Dept. and try to reach Heather to see what response Preston has told her to give to this article. If all the true facts were available we would probably be ranked #363 in that group. The numerous trips all over the world by the EcoDev Dept. and others have hurt us far more than they have helped us. County leadership under Preston has set us back by 10 years when compared to other counties in the state.
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Mister Wilson,
Since you are so keen to potty-mouth Anderson County at every turn, I will offer you, like I have offered countless other members of the CAVE, the opportunity to outline how they would "fix" Economic Development.
To date, all I have heard is "run off JRP," which, if you are keeping score at home, IS NOT a comprehensive plan for "fixing" Economic Development.
Go on . . . we're all waiting . . .
- SSHM
Since you are so keen to potty-mouth Anderson County at every turn, I will offer you, like I have offered countless other members of the CAVE, the opportunity to outline how they would "fix" Economic Development.
To date, all I have heard is "run off JRP," which, if you are keeping score at home, IS NOT a comprehensive plan for "fixing" Economic Development.
Go on . . . we're all waiting . . .
- SSHM
sshm, one of the best 'fixes' that this county could receive would be for you to move to Europe and never post on this site again. And, please, take Joey and your 4 other clowns on council with you.
I don't think the economy as a whole can be changed by Cindy Wilson or Joey Preston.
We as a nation are in a slowdown.
Anderson County MAY have shown a drop in numbers because of the public bickering between Council and it's hired Administration. It has been noted statewide and probably nationwide.
I would say one of Anderson County's biggest faults is infrastructure. Without proper infrastructure new business will not look twice.
Council as a whole has allowed our existing roads go to the point of failure. Now wanting a bailout with a one cent tax, that in HARD TIMES if it passes may not render the amount of dollars expected.
If not then the needed repairs still may not be funded before the Flowers are planted and extravagant building upgrades made, leaving some roads and bridges still in need of repair.
teaparty, good points. I was out and about today from Clemson Blvd. to beyond Belton. The roads are in terrible shape everywhere you go. Why? I believe the latest figures place us second in having the highest county taxes in the state and our county gov't has had hundreds of millions to operate our county but has used millions for unneeded projects instead of keeping infrastructure maintained. Why?
The condition of the roads is also the fault of your state government for passing the buck. Be sure to thank K. Bryant for me. Maybe he should stop blogging, stop worrying about county politics and check into it.
virginia good point, but the county has no one to pass the buck to.
We as a county can't be like our mother (federal government) and go trillions in debt.
Our city and county government has to stop spending on unnecessary projects and maintain what we have.
Our landscapes and flowers can be done with donations by the lovely ladies of 100!
We as voters have to halt our elected officials wasteful spending from municipalities to the commander in chief. (whoever it be)
We as a county should outsource our projects only as a last resort, and The United States should (IMO) Never outsource.
I think it's a shame that our major industrial ports are managed by companies from other countries. Its more of a shame that we allowed it!
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Mister Wilson,
Learn who maintains what roads where. While Anderson County does indeed have a large number of roads it is directly responsible for, the roadways you specifically mentioned in your post (Clemson Blvd to Belton and points beyond) are largely under FEDERAL JURISDICTION.
US76? US29? US178? Hello . . .
Or, as Virginia pointed out, Kevin "I blog, interfere in local politics, and hang out at the SC Policy Council rather than my Senate Chamber" Bryant is more than partially to blame for the issues found on STATE ROADS in Anderson County. If he wasn't so busy BLOGGING, he could be developing a working relationship with SCDOT to get roadways paved and repaired. For example:
SC81? SC28? SC28-Bypass? SC24? Hello . . .
Again, Mister Wilson: Know what you are talking about before shooting off at the mouth.
STUPID STUPID STUPID.
- SSHM
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sshm, drifter, josiah (all the same person), do you mean that there are roads off the US highways? My, my when were they built? Maybe those are the roads some people say are in need of repair. Huh? You have no idea what out and about means. You foreigners are lost and should go back to your liberal former homes and leave the honest people of Anderson alone. I believe we can get by without you and your stupid posts. You seem to stay on your computer 24 hours a day and someone from the Health Dept. should check on you. Have you ever held a job?
