Remarks by Tom Gordon III
68 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 3
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“It's something that's come to mind before, but just came back to me. Could you get us the board? Could you get us a complete update? I mean, I know we have this map with all the various color codes and the different priority areas. Could you get us a map of which ag properties are not in ag press? What is the total count of acreage? countywide is there any way to find out what is not because to me if we're looking at planning one of the most important things for all of us to consider is where is it available even if you know it's it's it's obviously up to the owner because it's you know…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Commissioner Guerin is very quiet over there.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“I appreciate that. I do want to ask you a quick question since we have you here today. Sure. Has anyone moved into the recovery home for the moms and children yet? Yes, we do.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Move the board of commissioners approve the submission of the 2026 continuum of care application and accept the award.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“I do. I actually have three matters I'd like to raise with everybody this morning. Okay. I'm just going to start in no specific order. First off, as we all know, there's been a lot of conversation in the last 48 hours or so regarding data centers in the state. There's been an executive order from the governor. This board, thankfully, with... all of your support we decided back in about a year ago well February about a year ago to uh uh place a deferral on that which will be coming up uh at the end in February I would like to request that we add an agenda item to next week's agenda to discuss…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“So Wanda, we'll add that to the agenda for what next week. if we could yeah um secondly i'd also like to request that we had an agenda item next week to discuss the uh creating an updated resolution in regards to recordation taxes because we those were admitted in the 2011 and 2023 resolutions requiring a super majority for commissioners to approve an increase obviously that would require i'm quite sure mr burke a public hearing if we were to move forward on that”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Okay, but we would need a public meeting at least.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Just to have that discussion and potentially move that forward. I mean, obviously, consistency, I think, is always ideal. And like I mentioned, that was omitted from the 2011 and 2023 resolutions. And it just seems to me we should have consistency across the board. If we're going to be looking at taxes, if we're going to look at taxes, let's at least try to be consistent.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“No, no, we'll get a briefing on that. Wanda, that would be another agenda item.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“I mean, if need be, we could always put one on next week and one the following. I'm not holding us to that. I'm just asking.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“I know we have a lot on the upcoming agenda. It's a good topic, so I want to make sure we do.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“And then I have one additional. As we all know and the public knows, we've had significant discussions on planning and zoning concerns, the Freedom Plan and the Master Plan for months now. uh information has come to light to me in the last 24 business hours regarding the county's growth and planning processes as such i'd like to request that we ask staff to begin a process of putting together an advisory group or board that would serve under the direct supervision of the border county commissioners and that that purpose of guiding growth and development the freedom growth area of which two…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“For what? This could be placed on the agenda within the next, I don't know, it could be a month out. I mean, I'm just saying I'd like us to have a discussion about putting together a planning, an advisory board by the commissioners for the Freedom Area. But I also want to follow up on this discussion of which some information that's come to light in less than 24 hours with all of us.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“We're getting to the end of it, but we've got a little bit.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Well, thank you. Good morning, Carroll County. I want to bring up first one of the things that I think is on everybody's minds this week, which started Monday, which is back to school. And Carroll County Sheriff's Office was heavily involved with that. We had Deputy Harvey with a video on Facebook. I do truly appreciate all our SROs. I had a great video of him welcoming kids back to school. But Monday started a new school year, and I want to wish all our students, teachers, administrators, and staff a successful and rewarding year ahead. Obviously, it's a great time for our students to learn,…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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“You can pull them up if you want, by all means. Did you like that segue? I did like that segue. That was quite a good one.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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“So obviously all of us know, but I want to just give you a second, if you could, just to give the public that's watching any just general information about what the Community Media Center does, because obviously you all are a huge asset and a wonderful addition to our community. But just to give just some general overview for anybody that really might not be aware of all that you do.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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“Well, as you mentioned, you know, the public has the opportunity to come in and use your equipment and technology to better understand how to create media. I had the honor of seeing that a number of years back with the Boys and Girls Club when they came out, and it was just absolutely exceptional. They got to, you know, one minute they're standing there behind the green screen and they're, you know, swimming with fish. I mean, you name it, you guys can do it. So it's impressive. But then... The one thing I did want to mention that the Community Media Center does quite well also is that you…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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“I want to grab a photo. Let's do it. I want to have them come up. Maybe we should stay up. Yeah, we'll stay up here.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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“Move the Board of Commissioners to renew the contract with Evolve Software for Project Docs E-Plan SAS in the amount of $84,445.80.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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“Move the Board of Commissioners grant final approval for the Aloha Farms LLC property to participate in the MALF program. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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“Move the Board of Commissioners grant final approval for the Edward Harrison and Jill Turner property to participate in the MALF program. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026
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“Move the Board of Commissioners grant final approval for the Karen Heck and Gregory Eaton property to participate in the MALF program. Second.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 3, 2026