County Commission Outreach
Wood County Commission Partners with County Civics Literacy Council
Back in April, the Wood County Commission partnered with the County Civics Literacy Council to pilot an interactive civic education program for at-risk middle schoolers from one of the county’s six middle schools, Hamilton Middle School. Seventh grade social studies teacher, Amy Nicely, recruited the students to be members of Citizens in Action (CIA). A two-day experience was planned and implemented for around 30 students.
WV Blue Ribbon Highway Commision Update
By CCAWV Representative, Mike Taylor, Randolph County Commissioner
The Governor held the first meeting of his, “WV Blue Ribbon Highway Commission” on September 14, 2012. Governor Tomblin reviewed the goals of the commission to be completed before the 2012 Legislative Session.
The main responsibility of the commission is to maintain and repair the existing highways and bridges in the State of West Virginia. We need to find more efficient cost containment methods and come up with more sources of funding.
Maintaining the highways is essential to the economic development of the State. The next meeting will be held on October 19, 2012 and I will keep you updated. These meetings are open to the public. Thank you for allowing me to serve the County Commissioners as their representative on this Commission. Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley, also attended as the WVACo representative.
CCA Sets Date for Jail Costs' Summit at Fall Board Meeting
The County Commissioners’ Association’s Board and Legislative Committee met on September 16 & 17, 2012 in Charles Town, WV for their fall meeting. The meeting went very well and we would like to thank everyone who attended for their time and efforts. Thanks also to the Jefferson County Commission for being such great hosts. We appreciate everyone’s support.
Girl Scouts Announce 2012 Women of Distinction
The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital recently announced their choices for the 2012 Women of Distinction Award. Three outstanding women from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia were selected to receive the prestigious award based on distinguished service, excellent leadership and capacity to serve as role models for girls, including our own, Morgan County Commission President - Stacy Dugan. "We received nominations from individuals, community leaders, business owners and the government sector. The honorees were selected by an independent committee comprised of former Awardees, unaffiliated with Girl Scouts,” said Berniece Collis, member of the Girl Scout Council Board of Directors. Ask Stacy Dugan to define her core and she’ll immediately say, ”Arizona.” Arizona Henry was Stacy’s great-grandmother who raised her and taught her loving lessons of hard work, respect for your neighbor and giving back to the community.
Leasing Letdown
The County Commissioner's Association Lease-Purchase Program is pleased to
welcome the Taylor County Commission as it's newest participant. The commission
has been involved in a project to upgrade the tax office with a new computer system,
which includes new hardware and software. The commission chose the program to
finance the cost of the upgrade. This new system will allow tax office employees to
better utilize their time and create a better, more reliable way to manage tax documents.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
1.Cash Conservation: Pay for the equipment over useful life. Eliminate budget spikes for purchasing or replacing equipment.
2.100% Financing: Provides funding for the entire project. No money down.
3. Deferred Payment Option(s): Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual options available
Country Roads Leasing, LLC
304-677-4642 cell
304-842-2288 office
www.countryroadsleasing.com
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