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>Albert Einstein is reported to have once said: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
>Albert Einstein is reported to have once said: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting in its regular monthly meeting Monday (8-6-12) heard from Register of Deeds Jennifer Leggett Whitehurst.
 
Has the "Big Blue Blister of Debt" been placed with a professional Realtor? Has anything been done to price and market the building? What costs are now accruing form our continued ownership?
Has the "Big Blue Blister of Debt" been placed with a professional Realtor? Has anything been done to price and market the building? What costs are now accruing form our continued ownership?
 
Professor Sowell is not singling out president Obama's policies, other than to see them as a misguided continuation of programs which every administration has forced on American taxpayers and consumers in order to placate special interests.
Professor Sowell is not singling out president Obama's policies, other than to see them as a misguided continuation of programs which every administration has forced on American taxpayers and consumers in order to placate special interests.
 
There was an interesting discussion at the July 2, 2012 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting. The topic was the economic development program in Beaufort County.
There was an interesting discussion at the July 2, 2012 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting. The topic was the economic development program in Beaufort County.
 
On June 4, 2012, you mentioned to the Beaufort County Commissioners that, earlier in the day, Mr. Tom Thompson, executive director Economic Development Commission (EDC), had failed to attend a meeting where you had expected to discuss the unfiled and overdue 2011 EDC annual report with him.
On June 4, 2012, you mentioned to the Beaufort County Commissioners that, earlier in the day, Mr. Tom Thompson, executive director Economic Development Commission (EDC), had failed to attend a meeting where you had expected to discuss the unfiled and overdue 2011 EDC annual report with him.
 
What is actually sane about this report? What do you find acceptable about a one sided public relations piece being submitted, 75 days late and only after a threatened suspension of pay, in place of documented tool for management review and oversight?
What is actually sane about this report? What do you find acceptable about a one sided public relations piece being submitted, 75 days late and only after a threatened suspension of pay, in place of documented tool for management review and oversight?
 
Arthur Smith of Durham hopes Senate Bill 655, a measure placing tighter restrictions on dental service organizations, doesn't become law.
Arthur Smith of Durham hopes Senate Bill 655, a measure placing tighter restrictions on dental service organizations, doesn't become law.
 
There was an interesting discussion at this month's Beaufort County Commissioners meeting on the continuing controversy over the Economic Development program in the county.
There was an interesting discussion at this month's Beaufort County Commissioners meeting on the continuing controversy over the Economic Development program in the county.
 
At their regular monthly meeting on June 4, 2012 a Beaufort County citizen, the second in as many years, appeared before the Board asking that hunting on the highway right-of-way in his area (Chocowinity) be banned.
At their regular monthly meeting on June 4, 2012 a Beaufort County citizen, the second in as many years, appeared before the Board asking that hunting on the highway right-of-way in his area (Chocowinity) be banned.
 
It's budget time. Every year about this time all local governments go through a song and dance routine developing their budgets for the next year that begins on July 1
It's budget time. Every year about this time all local governments go through a song and dance routine developing their budgets for the next year that begins on July 1
 
Beaufort County's economic development program has been based on false assumptions that are contradicted by the best available current research.
Beaufort County's economic development program has been based on false assumptions that are contradicted by the best available current research.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners will meet for two nights in May to discuss the Beaufort County Manager's Recommendation as to what should be the cost of county government.penses of
The Beaufort County Commissioners will meet for two nights in May to discuss the Beaufort County Manager's Recommendation as to what should be the cost of county government.penses of
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
 
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
 
Beaufort County Manager Randell Woodruff present his proposed budget for FY 2013 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night (5-7-12). It could be characterized as a "hold the line" budget with the resulting property tax rate being the same as this past year ($.53 per $100 in property value).
Beaufort County Manager Randell Woodruff present his proposed budget for FY 2013 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night (5-7-12). It could be characterized as a "hold the line" budget with the resulting property tax rate being the same as this past year ($.53 per $100 in property value).
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012.
 
Upon completion of studies at the University of North Carolina School of Government at Chapel Hill, NC, Sharon C. “JoJo” Singleton was presented the North Carolina County Clerk Certification at the Clerks Annual Conference held in Winston-Salem, NC on April 21, 2012.
Upon completion of studies at the University of North Carolina School of Government at Chapel Hill, NC, Sharon C. “JoJo” Singleton was presented the North Carolina County Clerk Certification at the Clerks Annual Conference held in Winston-Salem, NC on April 21, 2012.
 
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
 
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
 
We trust that our leaders have already begun to consider how to fix this debacle. In that light we want to make a couple of points.
 
Beaufort County continues to suffer from the Blind Mice making up the Gang of Five on our County Commission.
Beaufort County continues to suffer from the Blind Mice making up the Gang of Five on our County Commission.
 
The people of Beaufort County were treated to an amazing scene in the reaction of some commissioners to a recent request from Dr. Don Phipps that the County fund a population study of the students in the school system.
The people of Beaufort County were treated to an amazing scene in the reaction of some commissioners to a recent request from Dr. Don Phipps that the County fund a population study of the students in the school system.
 
What is wrong with government, at all levels, was on full display Monday night (4-2-12) at the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner's meeting.
What is wrong with government, at all levels, was on full display Monday night (4-2-12) at the Beaufort County Board of Commissioner's meeting.
 
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
 
he session was essentially divisible into two parts. The first was a more or less roundtable discussion of "what do you see the needs to be" and the second part was a presentation by Todd Davis with Mosley Architects.
he session was essentially divisible into two parts. The first was a more or less roundtable discussion of "what do you see the needs to be" and the second part was a presentation by Todd Davis with Mosley Architects.
 
The documents handed out by the Economic Development Commission on March 19, 2012 have grants double counted, grants postponed, grants not generated in the accounting period, jobs which are inconsistently accounted for within the EDC own documents.
The documents handed out by the Economic Development Commission on March 19, 2012 have grants double counted, grants postponed, grants not generated in the accounting period, jobs which are inconsistently accounted for within the EDC own documents.
 
I enjoyed the slide show, but I missed the annual report.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners heard a report from the Director of the Economic Development Commission Monday night (3-19-12). It was pretty much the same as those made in the past.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners heard a report from the Director of the Economic Development Commission Monday night (3-19-12). It was pretty much the same as those made in the past.
 
The Beaufort County Economic Development Commission will have a group of talking points, which we have listed here below.
The Beaufort County Economic Development Commission will have a group of talking points, which we have listed here below.
 
In this report you will find video of public comments offered to the board by Warren Smith. The subject is, again, the economic development program in Beaufort County.
In this report you will find video of public comments offered to the board by Warren Smith. The subject is, again, the economic development program in Beaufort County.
 
Pursuant to the Special Called Meeting for Monday night at 6:00 pm, March 19, 2012, we have received this press release from Beaufort County Employee, Laura Tetterton, to Committee of 100 Members for that aforementioned county commissioner meeting.
Pursuant to the Special Called Meeting for Monday night at 6:00 pm, March 19, 2012, we have received this press release from Beaufort County Employee, Laura Tetterton, to Committee of 100 Members for that aforementioned county commissioner meeting.
 
Hood Richardson offered a motion to freeze the property tax rate of 51.5 cent per hundred dollar of assessed value. The motion, seconded by Stan Deatherage was defeated 4-3 with Jay McRoy voting for the motion along with Richardson and Deatherage and Langley, Cayton, Booth and Klemm voting against.
Hood Richardson offered a motion to freeze the property tax rate of 51.5 cent per hundred dollar of assessed value. The motion, seconded by Stan Deatherage was defeated 4-3 with Jay McRoy voting for the motion along with Richardson and Deatherage and Langley, Cayton, Booth and Klemm voting against.
 
The general purpose of the meeting is to receive the annual report on economic development. There will be several other matters for discussion. The public is invited to attend.
The general purpose of the meeting is to receive the annual report on economic development. There will be several other matters for discussion. The public is invited to attend.
 
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