Response to "CARL" advertising and those opposed to CARL ads for whatever reason:
When I read ads published and paid for by CALVERT ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP, I am truly amazed to read how much their views are agreeable with what I have been writing articles about for the past 2 or so years.
Don't miss understand me, if "CARL" is doing something unethical or is out-of-bounds when it comes to our laws; I do not support those actions in any way. So far I have not seen anything that would lead me to think they are doing anything wrong. I believe a lawyer would have to make the decision that their actions (CARL'S) should be looked into. But, once again, that's my opinion and others have the right to disagree and think otherwise.
Let's take a look at what "CARL" is saying to our Calvert County Citizens with their ads. These are their words I am about to use in one way or another and not a verbatim quote from their ad.
The current County Commissioners have caused your "Property Tax" to increase by more than $1,300.00 in one year. If your property taxes were $665.00 in 2005, you will be paying more than $2,000.00 in 2006.
Is this the work of good government and good leadership??? I think not!!!
And I know you'll agree unless you have very deep pockets. Even if you do have deep pockets, this kind of treatment of all our citizens can not be justified at all.
The only reason these commissioners can give for their actions is not a reason ....... it's an excuse. An excuse can not be given to offset a challenge one faces. It's impossible to come up with an excuse for the actions of our present county commissioners. That's a challenge I would hate to see anyone face!!!
Our present commissioners had 2 golden opportunities to be of some help to our citizens by reducing these taxes. We all realize that an opportunity seldom knocks twice ....... and still they failed to assist you in any way, shape or form. Read on ....... you won't believe!!!
The current County Commissioners voted 2 times in 48 hours (2 times in 2 days) "NOT TO LOWER YOUR REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT RATE".
Some of this property is "raw land" that you (the owner) are prohibited from building anything on by the Planning Commission Regulations that were overwhelmingly approved by the present board of commissioners.
Like the "Carl's" ad said ....... there has to be a better way. My interpretation is ....... All 5 current commissioners must go as we, the people, can no longer financially afford them and we need to make room for a better way. Need I say more ....... but ....... sad as it may be ....... there is more.
The current County Commissioners have starved Calvert County of needed Businesses. The only way this could have happened is for these commissioners to be blind when it comes to looking towards the future for our citizens. If these present commissioners were responsible for providing shelter and food for you and your family, you would be weathered beyond recognition and starving to death. For that statement I say ....... the proof is in the pudding.
Let's look at something very important to us as citizens, and just as much or more important to our county. Businesses are real assets for a county or any place else, in more ways than one. Assets that you and our county can take to the bank and the banker would smile.
When you look at what a business pays Calvert County in Real Estate taxes alone, compared to what they cost our county, it will open your eyes to what the current board of county commissioners have cost you in real dollars. Here is an eye opener for you.
For every $10,000.00 a business pays our county in Real Estate taxes alone ....... our county only spends $2,000.00 to support that business.
Wouldn't you like to get that return on your investments.
That's just Real Estate taxes and as you know, the county receives other tax income from many of these same businesses.
And we should never forget the jobs all of these local businesses would provide for our working citizens and their families that the present county commissioners wouldn't allow you have.
Businesses support families. It doesn't take a genius to figure that out.
Please keep in mind all the money (cash) the present county commissioners have promised an existing Calvert company, should they expand within the county. These are tax dollars this company would normally pay to our county but won't have to if they expand.
It is as plain as the nose on your face that these commissioners are again taking from the poor and giving to the rich.
If the present commissioners get re-elected, would your tax burden become greater? The answer is a definite "YES". Common sense tells you that. You only have to be a little knowledgeable of the history of the present board of commissioners to understand that statement.
Believe me, the CBCC are working their very own agenda and not the agenda of and for the people.
All 5 current commissioners must go, as we, the people can no longer financially afford them and we need to make room for a better way of life in Calvert.
What has happened at the commissioners level in the past 8 years tells you that David Hale will not help you in any way as a delegate. Yes, David Hale must be defeated in this election along with the other 4 commissioners.
When I talked about cleaning house at the county commissioners level, I meant to clean house, not send any of them anywhere else in the political Arena, as you are at present beginning to experience the harm they can do to you and your family, with more harm on the way in higher taxes that have now gone through your roof.
You do not need any more proof than what you have, that warns you of all of the in-abilities these 5 commissioners have. No matter how you shook the bag ....... you would still have no idea which one would drop out first.
The length of time served as a commissioner or the number of elections they have won does not indicate anything other than they seem to have always been able to preform a good "snow job" on the people. Need I say more ....... but ....... sad as it may be ....... there is more.
All Businesses, especially large local businesses, help provide Scholarships for our children that need financial help and have earned it through their hard work and dedication to learning .
Large and small businesses support our Hospitals and our local charities. They support our local churches in many ways. And last, but certainly not least, local businesses support School's Sport Teams, Yearbooks, Teacher Awards, Athletic Leagues for our children and younger adults.
Local businesses provide more, much more that I have mentioned, but this should be enough for you, as a citizen of Calvert County, to realize what our present County Commissioners have deprived all of us from having the things that are desired by everyone.
This is not brilliant thinking; it’s common sense.
A person does not have to be a genius to be one of our County Commissioners, but they are required to have common sense and the knowledge to put their common sense to use for all of our citizens. As I have said before, having an education is an asset, but common sense is required or the education that one possesses goes to waste and the asset becomes a liability (disadvantage).
All 5 current commissioners must go as we, the people can no longer financially or otherwise afford them and we need to make room for a better way. Need I say more ....... but ....... sad as it may be ....... there is more ....... I'll save it for another time, should it be needed.
Thank you for reading my comments and opinions and hopefully you are now better informed about what has happened and is happening to Calvert County and her people, all because of the present selfish board of county commissioners that have absolutely refused to listen to your wants and needs for the past 4 or more years.
Think about it ....... can you afford any one of them to represent you???
I can tell you straight forward; I can no longer afford any of them to represent me and my family, which I think, means there aren't many that can!!! Yes, it's sad but true!!!
Frank J. Larson
juliusb@comcast.net