[June 14th candidate Forum]

As a commissioner, how would you fix the awful odor from the spray fields on Carruth Pkwy? It stinks so bad, and to think those folks bought home for $280,000 and they have to live next door to this funky smell.

 

 

There is no doubt that the spray field treatment plant is a mess! Even though it is treating less sewage than designed the ponds are 1980's tech and just won't do the job anymore. The County is currently building a new micro filter plant at the site which should correct the problem and increase the treatment capacity. I have asked for a tour of the new plant and would press them to expidite the construction. My understanding at this time is that the project will be completed by the end of the year.

[Meet and Greet]

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.