The Augusta County Board of SupervisorsOn Wednesday, May 13, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to advertise an amendment to the code of Augusta for a new public position in the county. The Economic Development Director would be in charge of working between the Board of Supervisors and local businesses. The Director would be directly answerable to the Board of Supervisors and, according to Supervisor Tracy Pyles, could be paid in the range of $100,000/year.
Supervisor Tracy Pyles said, “Why are we rushing into this?” He further elaborated that we are in hard economic times and this position may not be needed right now. He went on to say that he wasn’t comfortable with the position being directly answerable to the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Nancy Sorrells responded by saying, “We need this position to help with retention of business already here in Augusta.” We will follow this story as it develops.
Supervisor Tracy Pyles said, “Why are we rushing into this?” He further elaborated that we are in hard economic times and this position may not be needed right now. He went on to say that he wasn’t comfortable with the position being directly answerable to the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Nancy Sorrells responded by saying, “We need this position to help with retention of business already here in Augusta.” We will follow this story as it develops.
"Supervisor Nancy Sorrells responded by saying, “We need this position to help with retention of business already here in Augusta.”
ReplyDeleteHah, now that is just laugable considering her slash and burn reputation on business development.
Too True.
ReplyDeleteWell we need someone to get the parks, and recreation areas that Sorrells thinks that newcomers want.
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