We started to just put an "update" on the previous post but decided the issue was too HUGE for that. But, fear not, this post will be short and sweet. Although the main issue is quite serious, the facts are painfully simple. Ken Gunn handily won the election yesterday. He unseated incumbent County Councilman, Bob Call. In effect, this development completely dismantles Supervisor Davis' system of "One Man Rule" in Berkeley County. Come January, there will be 5 Conservative votes on Council which will put an end to Mr. Davis' coalition. The days of shady deals, useless purchases, and wasteful spending will come to an end. This will, definitely, be a good thing for the taxpayers of Berkeley County.
BUT, (as usual) it will NOT be a good thing for the people who have fought so hard to protect and maintain Mr. Davis' corrupt administration. Now that the taxpayers have recognized and corrected an integral part of the problem, these enablers will eventually be culled out and fall by the wayside of Berkeley County history. We would strongly suggest that the offenders NOT be allowed to jump the fence AGAIN in an attempt to maintain their power and positions.
The saddest part of this drama is that the Mayor of Goose Creek has willingly sacrificed his integrity and reputation to this lost cause. Unlike the other players in this debacle who had very little in these areas to lose in the first place, the Mayor had a lot to lose and did. But, as most politicians are want to do, this morning the Mayor is probably assuring himself that this "little controversy" will blow over shortly. People will forget. He most assuredly thinks, if he just keeps his head down, lets a little time pass, and then makes the first move toward "making nice" with the new controlling element in January, all will be well for him.
(Another) "BUT", that is one more thing that is NOT going to happen. We will see to that. We would like to assure the Mayor that we fully intend to educate ourselves on ALL dealings between Goose Creek and the County. We WILL know all the "whys" and "wherefores". We WILL watch for ANY inconsistencies. And, we WILL make public any questionable dealing from here on in. Mr. Mayor, we want you to take comfort in the fact that you have achieved a prominent position on our SOB (sweet old bob) list and we are sure you're savvy enough to recognize what the eventual outcome of this will be.
If we could be allowed to give one morsel of advice (and warning) to the Mayor of Goose Creek, it would be simple: TAKE A LESSON FROM YESTERDAY'S ELECTION AND REALIZE THE VOTERS REALLY DO HAVE THE LAST WORD.
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8 comments:
Thank God and Greyhound, he's GONE!!
2 thoughts:
1. Mayor Mike may have been sold a huge lie to entice his support for the dark side.
2. Vigilance is require for the next 7 months as Davis will try to complete every shady deal he can prior to the new council.
AMEN, GE&P!! The sooner OUR elected officials realize they work for the people who elected them rather than themselves and/or who they perceive as THEIR BOSS, like Mr. Call working for Supervisor Dan Davis, the better they can perform and TRULY represent us when making critical decisions that impact us ALL!! Great victory yesterday - for the people - by the people!!
Bob Call still has seven months on council. What could go wrong?
Good commentary an the Mayor. One small problem he continues to run unapposed election after election, after election. You and your band of merry men may have a tough time not only finding someone to run against the Mayor, but finding someone who can actually beat him! Congrats to Councilman-elect Gunn on a huge victory not only for him, but for Berkeley County too!
Alvin, how can I count the ways? The possibilities are far too many to list. Here are just a few: 1)Vote "yes" on a proposed budget that keeps taking our 29% property tax relief, reflecting an "unfunded" huge amount (more than $600,000) for Stormwater Management, and other aspects of the budget; 2)if the budget is passed, probably a vote yes for a "fee" to the citizens in the unincorporated areas of the County; 3)vote again for the purchase (approx $15 Million) for the Carolina Nursery Property which Supervisor Davis committed to attempt again when he lost his effort last year; and, many more! The next six months COULD be very devastating for the citizens of Berkeley County IF the citizens, and especially Council, are not VIGILANT!! The snake is still out there!
If it were me buying the property, I would be concerned about the products used over the years to control weeds, fertilizer, or other organic chemicals used in the day-to-day operation. I would guess that soil and ground water testing would cost a bunch, not to mention any cleanup and mitigation cost. Maybe the buying price would be a drop in the bucket. If Berkeley County is considering buying the property then it should have a clearly defined use for the property. If the Fairground purchase is any indication of how they go about buying property, the tax payers may eat another pipe dream.
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