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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 10-year revision of the county’s Comprehensive Plan has been released for review and it contains a ton of information and statistics regarding Fairfield County. Each of the 10 sections at the end has a list of “strategies” which are much closer to action items than strategies. Regardless, it is a long list of things […]