Opinion

Letter: Council Lacks Process, Leadership in Setting Budget

  • By Don Goldbach, Lake Wateree
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We the citizens of Fairfield County were given a new budget on June 24 after the third reading of the ordinance.  It was at this...

Letter: Government Secrecy is Damaging County

  • By Randy Bright, Ridgeway
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It’s clear, this council has erected a negative public image and trust wall with its deliberate actions to block transparency. In addition to its previous...

Letter: Thank You Fairfield County 911 and EMS

  • By Annie E McDaniel, Rep. SC Dist 41
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I want to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for the incredible work you do every day. In particular the service you provided when called...

Letter: Sometimes Feedback Backfires

  • By Don Goldbach, Lake Wateree
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At the most recent regular meeting on June 10th, I received feedback after speaking about the draft budget for FY2024-25.  Based on financial information on...

Guest Editorial: County financials seriously flawed

  • By Randy Bright | Ridgeway
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As one of the best funded (per capita), poorly managed counties in the state, where are we headed? Council must make a 180-degree turnaround before...

Letter: County’s Leadership has Led Us into Stagnation

  • By Jeff Schaffer | Lake Monticello
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Fairfield County residents frequently express concerns about the leadership of the county council. There have been consistent reports of certain challenges, such as the handling...

Letter: Why is Fairfield County Struggling if it’s Under Budget by $5.9M?

  • By Don Goldbach, Lake Wateree
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Our leaders in the sheriff’s, EMS and fire departments need financial help from council. Salaries for the talented professionals needed to provide emergency services have...

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