Wednesday, October 17, 2001
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Wednesday, October 17, 2001 |
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Fritz: Leaders have done good job When I was asked to consider running for office in 1997, my supporters asked me to run on a density platform. It sounded like a good idea at the time, but when I started to do the research, study the history and read the minutes, I had to tell them that I could not run on a density platform. At that time, my calculations, based on sewer capacity, projected approximately 41,000 people living in Peachtree City. Regardless of what MY concept of density was, the reality was, Peachtree City was never going to be anywhere near the population of 85,000 it was originally planned to be. Now, with our population around 33,000 to 34,000, I doubt my projections will become a reality. Studies done in 1959 and 1972 depict the 42-acre site where Wal-Mart and Home Depot are being built as part of a regional shopping area. "Regional shopping" are not my words; they come from the studies done in 1959 and 1972. It was an area that covered a total of 127 acres. To put that into perspective, the entire Pavilion in Fayetteville is 110 acres. We are talking about an area that was already zoned commercial, and has been whittled down from 127 to 42 acres over the years. One has to ask, have our elected officials really done such a bad job? I also entered the political arena from an activist perspective and a mistrust of our government. I questioned if they were really working in our best interest. Was this conspiracy I had heard so much about really going on? Yes, folks, there is a conspiracy. There is a conspiracy to deliver the best service possible to the citizens of Peachtree City, by some very hard-working and dedicated employees, who work until all hours of the day and night to get whatever job it is they are doing, done. Peachtree City has the fewest employees per capita of any other city in Georgia, and this city certainly gets a bang for their buck. Have a few mistakes been made? Of course some have. But taking a look at the big picture, is everything really that bad? I think not. I think we have truly been blessed. All candidates, and for that matter, all citizens, can agree upon the issues of traffic and continuing development. We all agree that these things have an impact on our quality of life. The challenge for the voters becomes not judging candidates on these issues, but rather upon their ability to build consensus in order to do the people's business. It is easy to promise you are going to do all kinds of wonderful things when elected. Once in office, you learn it is not as simple as it would seem to turn promises into reality. I have worked hard, and I have learned hard in the past four years. I've taken GMA-sponsored courses on every aspect of municipal function. I am proud of my record. I have done my homework. I have had to make some tough decisions, but that is what I was elected to do. Every vote I have cast has been based on research and facts, not special or personal interests. My only agenda has been the people's business. I am committed to Peachtree City and her future. I have the experience and the drive to assure that this city continues to be the great place that it is to live and raise a family. I humbly ask you to allow me to continue to work for you, and serve our fine city, and cast your vote for me on Nov. 6. Carol A. Fritz Candidate, Peachtree City Council Post 4 carolfritz@mindspring.com
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