What do we want in FC?

We moved to Fay Co well over a decade ago. We specifically chose to move here because it was special in so many ways-Schools, amenities, uniqueness (cart paths, rec facilities, etc.). Over the recent years I feel as though we are losing some of that "uniqueness". My biggest concern is that I don't see a push to bring it back. As I read the comments on here I hear people questioning each and every "upgrade" as not necessary. First, before you call me self centered my children have been long grown and gone. I would like to offer a different perspective. I wish we had more bike trails throughout the county (I don't bike, but I do walk), a nice swimming facility, astro-turf fields, great technology in schools, nice public golf courses (I don't golf), more manicured public property such as parks, even an ice rink (w/o the private party benefitting). My point is this-I am willing to pay for these very expensive items through property taxes because I consider them an investment in the future.
My wife and I both work and make a combined salary of about the median household in Fay Co so we are not looking to throw away $. I do believe high level amenities will keep high level citizens interested in moving to our community. This is growth I would welcome. The cries I hear on the recent blogs are disheartening for 2 reasons. 1) Some are so bitter about decisions made in the past they are not willing to consider what is best for the future. I too question decisions that were made by our governing bodies (all), but I recognize water under the bridge, and those that want change must voice that at the ballot box-we elected them. 2) Many bloggers argue that we don't "need" these amenities. I would say without them we move toward average in all areas incl. education, recreation, and quality of life and lose as a community.
In conclusion, I will vote for the SPLOST and not complain about my property taxes going up if I feel like the money is going to be spent for items that are good for Fay Co in the long run. I will continue to listen and look for areas where money is being squandered on people not needed or performing, and I will be at the ballot box each time I get the chance.

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Submitted by SaveFayette on Sat, 08/30/2008 - 10:24am.

Dear Fcone,

If you want to get involved in making our county a better place, please contact me at SaveFayette@gmail.com. We are a group of citizens dedicated to opening our government to its citizens. Search the Citizen site for my other comments on this issue.

James Wingo

PS Hopefully no typos here!

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yes I know I mis-spelled education

Submitted by fcone on Sat, 08/30/2008 - 9:54am.

Typing is not a strength.

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fcone:

Submitted by TonyF on Sat, 08/30/2008 - 10:02am.

Use the "edit" function before the all-knowing bloggers descend upon you.

"Your, yore, you're all idiots." (T.Floyd)

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