Notes on Gloucester County Board of Supervisors second February meeting

Open Letter to the Citizens of Gloucester County Virginia

“For the Common Good. “

The Virginia Constitution was written for us to limit the government intrusion into our lives.  Have you ever read the Constitution of the United States? How about the Constitution of Virginia? How about the County Code?

"The Land of the Life Worth Living" for everyone in the county.

I was watching your second February meeting good questions.  Keep asking them.  We do not need to be expanding the county government and land holdings (NO NEW LAND.  NO NEW TAXES.  Being in DEBT $96 Million is enough).  You had good discussions throughout the meeting.  It makes the meetings longer but you are able to make informed decisions.  Mr. Orth you did a good job when the exchange got a little unprofessional in calling a 5 minute break. 

I also have to say that is the first time I have heard Mr. Wilmot look out for the county and not a special interest; please keep it up.

Again  I have a request; please take the kool aid away from Mr. Hutson if he keeps making irresponsible comments he will have a difficult time when he comes up for re-election.  This is not the board you were on last year.  If Mr Hutson were any of the other board members I would say pretend it is your money you are spending but we know the sound financial decisions you have made in the past.

Mr. Hutson I will say there was one positive you brought to the meeting about sewer connections.  It cost $50,000 when the system went in to cross Rt 17 that is a non starter for small businesses to connect to the system.  Thanks for looking out for the people of Gloucester and not just the few.

Bring back the rule of legal laws and responsible budgets and make this "The Land of the Life Worth Living" for everyone in the county.

I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice.  Our founding fathers used common sense and Christian scripture when establishing our founding documents. 

“For the Common Good. “

Sincerely,

Alexander James Jay

"Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. There must be a positive passion for the public good, the public interest, honor, power and glory, established in the minds of the people, or there can be no republican government, nor any real liberty: and this public passion must be superior to all private passions." --John Adams, letter to Mercy Warren, 1776

Turn the volume up on the video itself and also on your speakers to hear everything properly.  We have spent a good amount of time watching the above video and are very impressed overall with the new board and how everything was handled.  Tough questions were in fact asked and they needed to be.  Tough decisions were put on hold for good reasons.  Nothing was put through that just got a free pass just because someone asked for it.  This was very impressive.  Even Ted Wilmot did a decent job here for a change.  There are a lot of issues with streaming this video.  It freezes about every 20 minuets at best.   We have had it freeze up after 5 minutes and it always goes back to the beginning once it freezes up.

  Hopefully the county can do something to improve these issues or we will just download them and re upload them unto YouTube for better streaming.

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Gloucester County Board of Supervisors new start

Open Letter to the Citizens of Gloucester County Virginia



“For the Common Good. “



The Virginia Constitution was written for us to limit the government intrusion into our lives. Have you ever read the Constitution of the United States? How about the Constitution of Virginia? How about the County Code?



"The Land of the Life Worth Living" for everyone in the county.



I watched your first meeting with much interest. Congratulations to Mr Orth and Mr Chriscoe as chair and assistant, respectively.



Mr. Orth you had all the right words reading the Code of Ethics. Are the same ones you have had in the past? Four of the board members that are returning have played fast and loose with the Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and your Oath of Office. We are watching to see if you mean what you say. Talking the talk is easy let’s see you walk the walk.



Some of the rumors that are going around are disturbing in that they show you have not changed your ways. Prove to us they are rumors and that you intend to be a fiscal responsible Board. We have three new members that are showing they do want to be fiscally responsible. As President Reagan said “Trust but verify.” We are watching and will report on your actions.



What are you doing to get rid of the bad county code? Mr. Hutson brought up the made up law by Ted the court jester Wilmot in the December meeting for one? Why is it not on the agenda for next month? Is Ms. Garton going to be a full time county resident or are you going to continue to allow her to be part time with a full time salary? Can we afford a part time Emergency Management Coordinator? Things do not only happen during the week. I think that is why Ms. Garton makes the big bucks to be in the county not someplace else?



Bring back the rule of legal laws and responsible budgets and make this "The Land of the Life Worth Living" for everyone in the county.



I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice. Our founding fathers used common sense and Christian scripture when establishing our founding documents.



“For the Common Good. “



Sincerely,

Alexander James Jay



P.S. "It behooves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of others." --Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, 1784



"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself." --James Madison, Federalist No. 51, 1788

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Open Letter to the Citizens of Gloucester County Virginia

“For the Common Good. “

The Virginia Constitution was written for us to limit the government intrusion into our lives.  Have you ever read the Constitution of the United States?  How about the Constitution of Virginia? How about the County Code?

"The Land of the Life Worth Living" for everyone in the county.

I read with great interest The Kiser’s email to Mr. Thompson.  How is it The Kiser's understanding of State Code, County Ordinance, and School Board Policy is so different than that of a reasonable person?  Does The Kiser believe the school system does not have to live to the same rules as the rest of us?  Is his education deficient?  The employee in question has been seen numerous days, after the start of the business day going to McD and 7-11.  Not a midday meal, but clock in the morning and then go out to eat.  How do I get a position like this?  If it's not a job but a position (paid not to work but to eat)!  Does the employee also have an expense account that he charges the meals as a government expense?  Maybe The Kiser can explain how it saves county money for employees to come to work and go out to eat breakfast while on the clock in a government vehicle?  Maybe the employee could eat before going to work like the rest of us have to do?  Maybe the employee using the vehicle to go out to eat rather than work is the reason the vehicle is high mileage?  It definitely save's personal time but not sure of government time?  Is the efficiency created by the planning Director of facilities to schedule around meal breaks?  Based on Mr. Thompson’s observations it is occasionally that the van is not seen stopping for food in the morning?

Does this explain why the Gloucester School System is in the bad shape it is in?  Not able to meet Virginia Standards and losing accreditation?  The Kiser does not understand the requirements? Or he marches to his own rules?

Maybe The Kiser should be fired for failing to meet his oath of office and not allowed to retire this summer?  If the School Board is allowing this to continue maybe they need to be removed for failing to meet their oath of office?

Based on stories on Mr. Thompson’s Blog and this email the county will be a lot better off without The Kiser.  

Gloucester County Board of Supervisors: you are looking to reduce costs and scale back the budget.  I think you should take a look at the School Board Budget since they do not seem to care if employees use vehicles for personal use.

Bring back the rule of legal laws and responsible budgets and make this "The Land of the Life Worth Living" for everyone in the county.

I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice.  Our founding fathers used common sense and Christian scripture when establishing our founding documents. 

“For the Common Good. “

Sincerely,

Alexander James Jay

P.S"The good Education of Youth has been esteemed by wise Men in all Ages, as the surest Foundation of the Happiness both of private Families and of Common-wealths. Almost all Governments have therefore made it a principal Object of their Attention, to establish and endow with proper Revenues, such Seminaries of Learning, as might supply the succeeding Age with Men qualified to serve the Publick with Honour to themselves, and to their Country."

--Benjamin Franklin, Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pensilvania, 1749

"A Constitution is not the act of a Government, but of a people constituting a government, and a government without a constitution is a power without right."

–Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791

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All I want for Christmas

Open Letter to the Citizens of Gloucester County Virginia

“For the Common Good. “

The Virginia Constitution was written for us to limit the government intrusion into our lives.  Have you ever read the Constitution of the United States?  How about the Constitution of Virginia?

All I want for Christmas "The Land of the Life Worth Living" for everyone in the county.

1.       A constitutional local government

2.      A fiscal responsible county government

3.      A moral county government

4.      A local government that listens to the people

5.      An ethical county government

As I look back over this past year there have been a number of things we have pointed out that need to be examined by outside organizations to ensure they are legal.  Based on Mr Thompson’s blogs and what is required to get state level investigation started.  The Attorney General office will investigate if requested by elected officials, Board of Supervisors, Treasurer, Sheriff, Commonwealth Attorney, and some non elected officials County Attorney, and Judges. None of these people have requested outside investigation so one has to wonder about the honesty and integrity of our officials.  Are any of them honest?  Do they have the ethical moral fortitude to be in these positions?  We have to wonder.  The County Attorney and Administrator have done nothing to show they understand the definition of any of the things asked for, above, for Christmas.

  

Bring back the rule of legal laws and make this "The Land of the Life Worth Living" for everyone in the county.

I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice.  Our founding fathers used common sense and Christian scripture when establishing our founding documents. 

“For the Common Good. “

Sincerely,

Alexander James Jay

P.S.  "We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt." --Thomas Jefferson

"A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government." --Alexander Hamilton, 1794

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Thanksgiving

Open Letter to the Citizens of Gloucester County Virginia

“For the Common Good. “

"The Land of the Life Worth Living?"

There is a lot of debate on where the first Thanksgiving was held in the new world.

The Virginia Constitution was written for us to limit the government intrusion into our lives.  Have you ever read the Constitution of the United States?  How about the Constitution of Virginia?

However, there is no debate about the people were giving thanks to God for seeing them through the year.  Remember this as you get together with friends and family this Thanksgiving.  Be thankful to God for everything you have. If we live in "The Land of the Life Worth Living?" it is because of the blessing God has given us.

To the New Board of Supervisors we look forward to working with you to make Gloucester "The Land of the Life Worth Living?" for everyone not just a few of the people.

I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice.  Our founding fathers used common sense and Christian scripture when establishing our founding documents.

“For the Common Good. “

Sincerely,

Alexander James Jay

P.S  "[O]nly a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." --Benjamin Franklin, 1787

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(Photo credit: Battleofthehook)

Open Letter to the Citizens of Gloucester County Virginia

“For the Common Good. “

"The Land of the Life Worth Living?" 

The Virginia Constitution was written for us to limit the government intrusion into our lives.  Have you ever read the Constitution of the United States?  How about the Constitution of Virginia?

Listening to the Sheriff speak during the Board of Supervisors meeting last week.  Sheriff Warren said when asked about escorting the judges that they only have one shift per day and it would require overtime to escort judges to their cars.  If the sheriff’s office is only operating one shift per day who is keeping us safe when they are not on duty? Does this explain the crimes at night?  Why do we see sheriff’s vehicles on the road and at local businesses all hours day and night?  Is this for personal errands?  When is a good time to call to ensure we will get a response or someone will answer the phone?

Maybe we should consider doing away with the Sheriff’s Department and getting a professional Police Force?  One that is there to ensure the rule of law is obeyed and enforced; not an organization that serves at the Sheriff’s convenience? This would help to make it "The Land of the Life Worth Living?" 

I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice.  Our founding fathers used common sense and Christian scripture when establishing our founding documents. 

“For the Common Good. “

Sincerely,

Alexander James Jay

P.S.  "The nature of the encroachment upon American constitution is such, as to grow every day more and more encroaching. Like a cancer; it eats faster and faster every hour. The revenue creates pensioners, and the pensioners urge for more revenue. The people grow less steady, spirited and virtuous, the seekers more numerous and more corrupt, and every day increases the circles of their dependents and expectants, until virtue, integrity, public spirit, simplicity and frugality become the objects of ridicule and scorn, and vanity, luxury, foppery, selfishness, meanness, and downright venality swallow up the whole of society." --John Adams, to the Inhabitants of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, 1775

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Open Letter to the Citizens of Gloucester County Virginia

“For the Common Good. “

Did you get a chance to go to the candidates for the School Board and Board of Supervisors?  I did not however, Mr. Thompson has it on his blog for you to enjoy.  I found it interesting one of the School Board Candidates and a local lawyer Ms. Hook said our schools are constitutional.

The Virginia Constitution was written for us to limit the government intrusion into our lives.  Have you ever read the Constitution of the United States?  How about the Constitution of Virginia?

Article VIII (8) Education in the Virginia Constitution covers this. 

“Section 1. Public schools of high quality to be maintained.

The General Assembly shall provide for a system of free public elementary and secondary schools for all children of school age throughout the Commonwealth, and shall seek to ensure that an educational program of high quality is established and continually maintained.”

Looking at Section 1 we will have free public schools provided by the General Assembly.  Are the schools free? Do you have to pay fees for your children to go to school? Makes me wonder what they are doing with the funding provided by the General Assembly?

“Section 2.  Standards of quality; State and local support of public schools…..   ….The General Assembly shall determine the manner in which funds are to be provided for the cost of maintaining an educational program meeting the prescribed standards of quality, and shall provide for the apportionment of the cost of such program between the Commonwealth and the local units of government comprising such school divisions. Each unit of local government shall provide its portion of such cost by local taxes or from other available funds.”

Looking at Section 2 I see why we have to pay “….funds are to be provided for the cost of maintaining an educational program meeting the prescribed standards of quality….” Maybe if our school met the required standards we would not have to pay.

As county residents we need to let the school board know we expect the schools to meet the prescribed standards.  If the staff is not capable we need to get rid of them and replace them with people that can meet the standards.  Is the Kiser too busy looking to make a name for himself with the new swamp school and working on the final solution for our youth that he does not have time to worry about meeting standards?  This needs to stop. Meet the standards or get out.  This violates your oath of office wanting a .brass plaque with your likeness and name rather than meeting school standards.  Are you too busy wheeling and dealing to get the swamp school you cannot meet the obligations of your contract?

I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice.  Our founding fathers used common sense and Christian scripture when establishing our founding documents. 

“For the Common Good. “

Sincerely,

Alexander James Jay

P.S.  "The good Education of Youth has been esteemed by wise Men in all Ages, as the surest Foundation of the Happiness both of private Families and of Common-wealths. Almost all Governments have therefore made it a principal Object of their Attention, to establish and endow with proper Revenues, such Seminaries of Learning, as might supply the succeeding Age with Men qualified to serve the Publick with Honour to themselves, and to their Country."  --Benjamin Franklin, Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pensilvania, 1749

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