I found your recollection of the Commission candidate’s speeches accurate, except for one. “Most” of Tari Moore’s presentation spoke to the importance of getting infrastructure in the growth corridor – I only heard her mention a strategic plan in reference of her plan of how to accomplish that goal. The comparison of her points to “past Carl Roberts candidate appearances” does not give her the credit that is due. Moore has been on the campaign trail and has talked about the importance of a strategic plan long before Carl Roberts even filed for office.

Point of clarification. In the 2008 Special Taxing District legislation (HB 1562) it specifically itemizes “schools” and “educational facilities” as something that can be paid for by revenue created from a special taxing district. I’m not challenging Ms (Diana) Broomell’s memory on the question by the member of the Ways and Means Committee…however, the Committee member’s statement was not correct.

Please keep up the great work you do in your research of important issues and in keeping residents informed with insightful information – it is greatly appreciated.

Whatever you call it, the commissioners have been trying to find a way to make developers pay at least some of the costs for the infrastructure their new projects will require– roads, water, schools, etc.– rather than foist the costs on longtime residents.

If we understand your comments correctly, your objection was not to the concept of such fees but to the lack of provisions specifically pertaining to school costs, which of course are one of the largest financial burdens accompanying new residential development.