He also took aim at the present administrations claims for the Toyota Plant announced.
“It happened 20 years ago,” Smith said. “Democrats stood up and Democrats passed the bills. There are three level five schools in that area. There is a four lane highway system. It didn’t happen four years ago when the present administration took office.”
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Dr. Brand said he has years of experience in education at Brandon High School and Meridian Community College. Brand also pointed out the state legislature balanced the budget, but claims that’s only part of the issue because the state is cutting budgets while local governments raise taxes.
“The money comes through the courthouse instead of the state house,” Brand said.
Brand said the office is currently 30 auditors short. More auditors is a priority, he said, because many offices go unchecked each year. He said with so many new people taking office this year, the auditor’s office must have a strong person in position to help make sure public money is spent wisely.
I agree with Smith on the issue of economic development. Companies go where the infrastructure is sound and there is an educated workforce.
Brand makes a good point; the office of the Auditor should be equipped to audit.
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