Comments by Jaded

Written on Forbes: Anderson one of worst small cities for jobs:

I think our listing is due to the demise of the textile industry. The Michigan cities are in trouble because of the decline of the auto industry.
I would guess that our problem had little to do with the local and recent political turmoil. Our current lack of jobs did not happen overnite. It seems foolish to think Forbes cares about our local soap opera...

Written on Search continuing for missing Anderson woman:

I have to ask, why is there no picture of her? She could walk right past us and we wouldn't know it. (SOMEONE HAS A PICTURE OF HER).

Written on Anderson County Council considers widening U.S. 29 to four lanes:

This whole comment section is like reading about infants fighting over a rattle. At least they really are INFANTS.

Written on Budget workshop cuts target charities, jobs in Anderson:

How does a charity have paid employees? Meals on wheels, sen sol, Clem ext and the others mentioned have paid employees. This seems to be a gray area that needs to have it's funding clarified.

Written on Hopkins third Anderson administrator in three months:

Bubba, I think there are quite a few of us that see it like you do. Unfortunately, the problem seems to be in unclear laws. Each side of the issue says the law agrees with them. The current problem is how to resolve this problem and get on with county business.

Written on Cunningham fired as Anderson County administrator:

Personally, I think the wrong group is suffering the consequences of the past council's actions. No administrator should have been hired until the new council took office. (The whole dismissal of Preston was quite cloudy.)If Mr Cunningham was the most qualified for the job and was not hired, then the new council should have been held accountable. The major complaint of everyone is all of the money being spent; I'm sorry but it all points back to decisions made by the departing council.

Written on Budget looms for Anderson County Council:

Some people are saying get rid of Mr Cunningham, yet I have seen no other person as qualified as he is. He's already under close scrutiny; why waste more time on a new person who would not have his knowledge. Let's get some business done for a change.

Written on Contractual issue on Anderson County Council agenda for Friday meeting:

I'm sorry but I have to say if it was a bldg in any other district than 2, there would have been no conversation. Sorry, folks but this district pays taxes like everybody else and it sure has been neglected== til now.

Written on Anderson-area organizations offer needed meals on Christmas Day:

Hey, Rob, you could use a little help yourself. Try reenforces for one thing. And your compliment was lost in your criticism.

Written on Floyd squares off against Holder:

Now, SSHM, you know that's my line. I do live in her district and tend to give Ms Floyd a hard time, but this guy is scary. It's always easy to say what you'll do, but getting it done is something else. I also like to see at least one Dem on the council as I don't think one party has all of the answers.

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