Putting the Lauderdale County Commission on Notice

When presented with a problem, there are three kinds of governing styles:

1. This is definitely a problem. We will work until we solve this issue to the satisfaction of our citizens and will do so with all permitted haste.

2. This looks like a problem to us, but we are not experts in the field. Therefore, we're appropriating $30,000.00 for a study that should be completed within the next year. Good luck to our citizens in the meantime.

3. This might be a problem. Thank you for bringing it to our governing body's attention. Now we'll adjourn and have coffee in the reception area.

Shall we all now take a stab at identifying which style the Lauderdale County Commission follows? 

The new Florence animal shelter is partially owned by the county. Does the county provide its fair share to maintain the shelter? In one word, NO!

Yes, it's easy to put animals on a back burner. If the commission isn't in any hurry to remedy deadly situations on Paradise Drive in Waterloo, why should the public think the elected officials would care more about the lesser creatures?

Elections are coming up. Let's say that again, shall we? Elections are coming up!

If the current commissioners and chair, no matter how much we may like them personally, do not start to remedy the financial situation at Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services, we will make sure the public is reminded of every questionable and just downright bad decision made by these gentlemen. We will actively campaign for those who support the shelter, as well as much needed repairs to dangerous roads.

What say you, Lauderdale County Commission?