Floyd County Political News (2/11/10)

The Floyd County Board Of Supervisors met on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Floyd County Administration Building. This was a snowy, mixed precipitation day but typical of our current winter.

I would characterize Tuesday as one of information gathering. Stephanie Murray-Shortt, Commonwealth's Attorney, said she is anticipating another $20,000 in cuts to her office from the state. This would necessitate her losing a part-time position in her office and would further hamper the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the office. Remember this office continues to deal with high profile cases that take a lot of preparation time.

Sheriff Zeman stated that state budget cuts will have a drastic effect on his office and will compromise the safety of the citizens of Floyd County. By one proposal he could lose six deputies over the next two years leaving only three deputies working throughout the county.

Carl Ayers, director of Floyd County Department of Social Services, spoke of the continuing rise in demand for Food Stamps and help with utility bills. Carl also made the BOS aware of a proposal in the state senate to regionalize departments of social services. This is modeled after the current Community Service Board set up. If this were to happen it would be a tremendous loss to Floyd and the clients that DSS serves.

The BOS adjourned until February 18th at 6:00PM for it's first budget work session at the county administration building