Lindsay for Post III Commissioner's Blog

John,

I was wondering what do you see as the biggest challenge to our county at this time, and how would you like to see it resolved?

John,I was wondering what do you see as the biggest challenge to our county at this time, and how would you like to see it resolved?

\Hello LPPT,Challenge is just another name for opportunity. As we grow there has to be a fine balance between services and taxes. We need the infrastructure to attract business therefore we need the revenue to accomplish the task. Sort of like the chicken and the egg. As of this fiscal year 1/4 of county revenue comes from sales tax, 1/4 comes from property tax with the remainder from charges for services, capital grants and contributions. What we want to do is decrease the percentage from property taxes and increase the percentage from commercial development. We will increase the commercial development by making Paulding County an attractive place to live and do business. Remember, we are in competition with all the other counties around us. We must stand out. As an independent voice on the Commission I feel that I can bring the experience and skills needed to accomplish the job and restore trust.