LOUD & CLEAR

I won't post to the blog what is in my letter to the Editor of the Sussex Surry Dispatch, but I do hope you will get your copy next week and read not only my letter to the Editor but all the articles. Our local paper, its reporters and Editor are doing a great job in keep us informed as to what is happening AND what is not happening in our county.

The meeting last night was hosted by the Honorable A.G.Futrell. As with the first meeting we were welcomed and thanked for attending. We were also told that we were there to help provide input into the county's strategic plan. We were also told that this was our meeting and we ALL would be given the opportunity to say ALL we wished to say with no time or content restrictions as long as we respected each other.

We were given 2 index cards on one we put down what it was we were proud of in Sussex County NOT today but in the year 2020.

Card 1.AVI

 http://youtu.be/8P2RUJuOI3M

 A moving very well created "movie" was shown. If your only going to watch one of my posted videos please watch this one. I promise you it will make you think....why can't we be more like what is being portrayed?

County Video.AVI

 http://youtu.be/5xR1PYQ-3UI

A special person was given a special recognition. Mrs. Turner, who has probably done more for the citizens of Sussex County over the past 50+ years than any other single individual was surprised by the presentation.

Mrs. Turner surprise.AVI

 http://youtu.be/Hydircpn4FI

 She got the last word in as she usually does. We all could take a lesson from Mrs Turner and give back into the county.

Mrs. Turner.AVI

 http://youtu.be/L5stbHDGvFg

Many, many citizens in attendance spoke one after the other making it VERY CLEAR that change must happen and it is US (We The People) that have the responsibility to make this change happen. A very loud voice was heard. Could this have been the first step in our long journey to a better managed county??

NO TOLLS.AVI

 http://youtu.be/jC9eUjMgbbs

We were given an update on both the I-95 Tolls and the 460 By-Pass. If you want to voice your concern there is no need to talk to your Board of Supervisors because for once they are united on this issue. YOU SHOULD CALL the Governor's office at 1-804-786-2211 or call the Federal Highway Administration at 1-800-424-9071.

REMEMBER 2 more Community Meetings

Thursday September 6th at the School Board Meeting Room  6:00 PM and

Thursday September 13th at the Jarratt Fire House 6:00 PM and

The next Board of Supervisors Meeting

Thursday September 20th at the Courthouse (at least that is where it will begin) 7:30 PM

WARNING get to these meetings early as seats fill up quickly.

Public Meetings scheduled for TONIGHT at 6PM

The 2^nd of the 4 scheduled Community Meetings will be held tonight 6PM at the Prince George Electric COOP in Waverly.

It’s YOUR opportunity to provide ideas for our future to those who are supposed to be listening to US. BE THERE!!

 

Also for those of you who might want to see copies of the various letters that were talked about in the recent Sussex Surry Dispatch, here they are. If after reading them you don’t think a CHANGE is needed in our leadership of the county I just don’t know what would wake you up.

I-95 NO TOLLS

SPEAK UP NOW against the proposed I-95 tolls. This issue is in fact one that the Sussex County Board of Supervisors all agree is NOT in our best interest. Thank You BOS for uniting on this important issue. You can work together, it should feel good in doing so! Thanks again!!! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgKMeuaLm6M

Truckers are hoping to steer support on the Internet to keep a toll plaza off Interstate 95, near Emporia. Several trucking associations started the online petition to keep the toll plaza off of I-95 in that area.

It includes the National Association of Truck Stop Operators, the American Trucking Association, and the Virginia Trucking Association. The organizations are against a proposal by VDOT to build a toll plaza in Sussex County between mile markers 20 and 24.

It would cost $4 for personal vehicles and $12 for trucks. There would also be a fee for exit and entrance ramps before and after the toll plaza.

Some of the reasons against the toll include claims that it's a waste of taxpayer money, it will work against businesses near the interstate, and it will cause a high volume of traffic in that area.

VDOT says the plan would bring in the millions of dollars needed for repairs to the well-traveled route

Sign a petition now at the link below...

http://www.virginiatollfree95.com/