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Leader for Responsible Growth:
For 5+ years, Commissioner Johnston has been our
consistent and sometimes sole voice on the Cherokee County Board
of Commissioners for reasonable limits on growth &
development. He’s
been the one we can count on to remain independent of the
development special interests. Now more than ever, we can’t afford to lose that voice.
Leader for Fiscal
Responsibility:
Commissioner Johnston brought long-term financial
planning to our county five years ago, to keep our taxes among the
lowest in the state while increasing fire and police protection.
Accomplishments As Your Commissioner:
Implemented long-term financial planning
Supported the Land Use Plan to manage growth
Commercial architecture standards and
“big-box” restrictions
Funding for Children’s Emergency Shelter
Funding for roads, new parks, public safety
facilities, drivers
license facility, library expansion and doubling of book
collection
Expansion of fire staffing levels
Plans & Goals in the Next 4 Years:
Maintain and stick to a conservative land
use plan
Improve roads, especially Hwy 20
Improve development standards
Provide for affordable senior housing
Continue to improve Fire Service and ISO rating
Guard taxpayer funds; keep taxes low
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