In consideration of the unacceptable overcrowding of the Fairfield County Animal Shelter, let’s look at how many animals the shelter brings in every year and how many go home or find placement: 2021 848 cats in 477 cats out 2021 636 dogs in 521 dogs out 2023 610 cats in 395 cats out 2023 646 […]
Letter: Fairfield’s Urgent Budget Needs
April 25, 2024 By
Time certainly flies and here we are again at budget season. Just like last year, and probably every year before that, the county has several urgent needs. First, there are emergency services. I believe the top priority for Fairfield County Council is the safety and health of its citizens, and many citizens and employees have […]
Letter: A Plan Not Budgeted Will Fail
April 25, 2024 By
Fairfield County Council has a new Comprehensive Plan and a newly minted Strategic Economic Development Plan to execute. Those two plans contain about 200 goals and strategies. Yet, amazingly, neither of the two plans or their components were addressed or even mentioned in either of the two budget processes that were recently held. It’s just […]
Letter: Agreeing with Citizens
April 18, 2024 By
Several key points were made at Council’s regular meeting on April 8 and I would like to reinforce them for those who rely on this publication for information. I strongly believe that the number one priority for Fairfield County Council, and in fact any government, is to provide for the safety and health of its […]
Letter: Unmeasured Progress will Doom Comp Plan
April 18, 2024 By
Just approving the Comprehensive Plan won’t ensure success. For the Comp Plan to be successful in the end, its progress and implementation must be continually monitored and measured. This involves collecting and analyzing data on key indicators and outcomes related to the plan goals and policies. While the state does not require performance metrics, we […]
Letter: Animal Shelter Needs County’s Support
April 4, 2024 By
Our local animal shelter is in dire need of help due to overcrowding. The only reasonable solution is a new facility, but in the meantime other actions could be implemented to help alleviate current concerns. In regards to Animal Control, I have had recent discussions with Ms. Joanne Shaw, Ms. Rosemarie Wright and Ms. Jodi […]
Letter: Thank You
April 4, 2024 By
The family of the late James C. Goins extend sincere thanks and gratitude, to the Mt. Moriah and Rock church in Jenkinsville, Pruitt Health in Ridgeway, Pinner Clinic in Peak, Fresenius Kidney Care in Winnsboro, Nelson’s Funeral Home, family, friends and our community for the outpouring of love and support during a very, very difficult […]
Brock addresses council after failed reimbursement vote
March 28, 2024 By
Following the vote, Brock returned to the council room and, during public comment time at the end of the meeting, addressed the reimbursement issue at the lectern. Read about the vote here. I want to thank the council for hearing my request. It’s ok if you voted no. It’s alright. I just want to clarify […]
Letter: Shelter Staff Needs Support
March 28, 2024 By
At Monday’s regular Fairfield County Council meeting I spoke during the public comment section on the animal ordinance. After reviewing what I said, I don’t think the message I meant to convey was clear. As stated when I began, I wasn’t totally prepared to speak to this subject, and unfortunately I met that expectation. My […]
Letter: Mayor Griffin Apologizes for Erroneous Vote
March 28, 2024 By
To Councilman Brock, Councilwoman Page, and the citizens of Blythewood, I sincerely apologize for an error made during a recent vote regarding reimbursement at Monday night’s council meeting. Regrettably, amidst grappling with a severe migraine during roll call, I mistakenly voted against what I intended to support. I wish to clarify my stance and express […]
