Comments on: Duke Energy Trail Agreement Could Hit Jefferson County Taxpayers

By: Franklin Thompson

Franklin Thompson — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:19:14 +0000

In reply to Marie Logan. It is not a matter of correcting someone. That does not make the fact that JC tax payers have to pay upkeep for this trail, which, as Lynn said, is a want and not a need. JC tax payers are slammed and don't need this.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:25:25 +0000

I live in and pay taxes in Jefferson county and support the trail. However, I believe that the biggest impact will be a positive one on the locals that live around the trail. I know there are concerns and they have to be addressed, and I hope that the residents that oppose this can come to understand what I do about these projects, that If nobody had to have it in their backyard then we would not have the state and national parks system and the average joe like me would not have many opportunities to get into nature as there would not be a trail to take me there. I did not grow up in a hunting family but support hunters and 2nd amendment rights with vigor, but at 50 plus I am not interested in taking up hunting just to spend time in the woods. This is a good project and there will be continued labor support from inside and outside of Jefferson county. To Lynn, I am sure you shop and utilize support services in Tallahassee, which means you drive the roads in Leon county and support businesses there. Leon wakulla, Gadsden Jefferson Madison we are north Florida and I moved here 34 years ago because of the people. We are the community, we are too small to exist without each other so what happens here affects Leon and vice versa. Let’s make this happen for our community

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:50:17 +0000

I live in Jefferson County and pay taxes here. And I support businesses that support smart growth. I’m willing to invest my time and money to make this a reality.

By: Marie Logan

Marie Logan — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:16:56 +0000

Actually, Lynn, this did have coverage in the Jefferson county/Monticello papers. Perhaps you missed it. http://www.ecbpublishing.com/county-approves-bike-trail/

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:27:07 +0000

Rick, how nice for you and the Leon County bikers who were notified and included in this endeavor. We Jefferson County taxpayers were kept in the dark and weren’t notified whatsoever. Of course you and your group are for it because we Jefferson County taxpayers are on the hook while you peddle your $5k bikes through our backyards. Jefferson County has many other financial needs that can use our money – that’s needs not wants! Do us all a favor and stay out of our county affairs. You have no voice here.

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:00:56 +0000

This was discussed during the Jan 3 Commission meeting and the cost of insurance is included in the 40k. Also, the DEP OGT has a program that covers the cost of insurance for trails that will be used in future years.