By Linda Dean Cooper This first question stems from a Spotlight article and other FB pages about two weeks ago.  It concerns Commissioner Rock Meeks's July 2, BoCC absence. He missed roll call, and according…

Questions/Opinion by Linda Dean Cooper I never paid much attention to the property appraiser's duties until the sand mine controversy.  Those of us who have lived here for generations could not figure out why all…

Opinion by Linda Dean Cooper Those who received the BoCC agenda for the Tuesday, July 2, regular meeting should note an interesting twist to the agenda under Commissioners' reports.  Commissioners’ reports are mostly commentary by…

Opinion by Linda Dean Cooper June 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m. budget meeting: Chair Desiree Mills asked for the position of assistant coordinator to be added to the new budget. She barely got the words out…

Opinion by Linda Dean Cooper Clerk Danny Shipp has been a no-show at BoCC meetings and committees of the Board for years. Check the minutes for the last time he made a roll call. His…

By Linda Dean Cooper Opinion Most people believe an average audit is an all-encompassing review that investigates everything, top to bottom.  It is not.  There are five different types of audits:  FinancialFinancial audits are examinations…

Open Letter to Clerk Danny Shipp by Linda Dean Cooper Remember your swearing-in ceremony January 8, 2013?  Below is a quote taken directly from your website: “I look forward to continuing to serve the citizens…