Floyd County Political News
After seven months on the Board of Supervisors I have decided that a blog may be the best way to communicate with you, the citizens of Floyd County. Much of the time during the winter and early spring was spent on the budget process; however, plans were also being made for a Motor Vehicle Tax/Fee Ordinance Amendment and Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance ( tax on motels, hotels and bed and breakfasts in the county--Town of Floyd already has this tax). After public hearings, advertisements and the usual tweakings, both of these measures were approved at our meeting on July 8, 2008.
Early on Tuesday morning a request was made to spend $7934 for advertisements for Floyd County in two major publications that promote tourism. My motion to expend these monies ($30,000 budgeted for tourism) died for lack of a second. After learning that our web site linked to the publication received 3614 hits last year, the issue of spending the money was brought up again. My motion received a second and passed unanimously. It is hoped this action will lay the foundation for the promotions that will be possible from the Transient Occupancy Tax that will become effective on 1/1/09 (3% of the 5% tax must be spent on promoting tourism for Floyd County).
On Tuesday morning there was a presentation on the Floyd Community and Wellness Center by John Getgood. This group is planning a center that will include a pool, gym, walking track and many other amenities. One reason for this presentation to the Board relates to land that the county owns in the old industrial park (near Hollingsworth and Vose) that would be a great location for the Floyd Community and Wellness Center. This center, modeled after the Carroll Wellness Center, would be such an asset to the citizens of Floyd County that I support it wholeheartedly.
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