Aiken Council Deliberates Trash Fee and Tax Hikes
Council weighs lifting garbage fees and a hospitality tax alongside a property tax that has stood unchanged for 25 years. Lessie Price backs a staged rise with 3 dollars now and 3 dollars next year, while Steve Homoki seeks more data before a decision. Ideas include biweekly pickups and an ad hoc budget review, with Dumpster Depot founder Norman Dunagan present.
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Aiken council eyed FEMA funds and trash contract options
City and county officials discussed 2015 2016 budget gaps and the use of one time FEMA funds after February ice storm cleanup. Mayor Cavanuugh and LeDuc warned future budgets need savings actions as one time money will not recur. Potential Tyler s Sanitation contract for trash pickup was also explored with due diligence ongoing. Maayan Schechter reported from Aiken.
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Cassidy vows to oppose Obama in Louisiana runoff win
Louisiana Republican Bill Cassidy defeated Democrat Mary Landrieu to give Republicans a 54 seat Senate majority in January. Cassidy, a three term congressman from Baton Rouge, stressed opposition to Barack Obama's agenda but provided few policy specifics beyond criticizing health care reform and energy policies. He urged opposition to executive immigration actions and aimed to frame the race around Obama and Landrieu voting records.
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Megiddo Plans Cross and 5 Million Campus Expansion
Aiken County officials approve a cross project with no FAA hurdles and Megiddo’s plan for a $5 million 10 acre campus called Megiddo Field of Dreams on Gregg Highway near the cemetery. The Graniteville Cemetery Association backs the burial ground involvement as Megiddo grows since 2012.
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Community interview board in Aiken focuses on public safety
The panel includes business leaders and educators who serve with police on interview boards to evaluate candidates. They assess communication, critical thinking, and knowledge of the role, with comments seen only by the chief. Local figures like Lionel Smith and Athena Freeman praise the process for its educational emphasis and broad community input. Teddy Kulmala covers the crime beat for the Aiken Standard.
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