This is what happens when!
Look here the Lancaster Eagle Gazette gives Pickerington City Officals an atta boy for being proactive and addressing the signal problems at the same time sticking it to the township. Way to go Shaver.
Local officials are on the right track
WE'VE encouraged local officials to lead this community often within the past year. We've implored them to listen to and seek the input of residents.
We've reminded officials of their obligations to the constituents. And we've made sure residents have known about their missteps, too.
Today, we want to let readers know about the good decisions officials are making and their attempts to make this county stronger. We've listed a few initiatives, efforts and proposals we think are worthy of praise or illustrate officials are on the right track.
Thousands of Ohioans are fighting the war against terrorism overseas. They're making numerous sacrifices - aside from putting their lives on the line - to keep fellow Americans safe. Serving the country has meant a cut in pay but not a reduction in taxes for some soldiers. Active-duty Ohioan soldiers are exempt from federal taxes, but they still must pay state income taxes.
State Rep. Tim Schaffer, R-Lancaster, wants soldiers to be exempt from the state income tax. He prevented the tabling of an amendment to House Bill 73 - which deals with the state income tax - by speaking in support of the proposal.
''We need to do everything we can to support our troops and their families here at home,'' Schaffer said. We couldn't agree with you more Schaffer.
Lancaster City Council rejected a proposed $1.2 million condominium development near Lincoln and Talmadge avenues this week. We took no position on the project. But we are pleased residents exercised their rights to be a part of deciding how growth will shape this community. They attended meetings, called council members and circulated a petition. We're also pleased council members listened to their constituents and adhered to a new zoning code that prevents spot zoning.
State Route 256 and Refugee Road in Pickerington is one of the more dangerous intersections in Fairfield County. A recent study shows the number of crashes at the intersection - 22 in 2003 - exceed state standards. Because of this fact, the city is eligible for state funding that would help pay for improvements. City officials are wasting no time to tackle an immediate problem that likely will worsen as one of the state's fastest-growing cities continues to grow.
Originally published March 3, 2006
NOW LETS KEEP THIS LITTLE SECRET BETWEEN USE SHALL WE?
By Friends in the wrong places.
