Just as a refresher. Maybe we should hold Richardson and Rose accountable to what they told the Jefferson Post.
Why he's running: Rose is running for office because he would like to have more clarity and transparency from the Board and an open line of communication between the County Manager, Commissioners, county employees and residents with concerns ideas or assistance that they may offer.
Rose would like to see accountability from the commissioners to Ashe County residents helping to bring confidence in the board to serve Ashe County. He will try not to raise taxes, is for a balanced budged and using common sense approaches to ideas and issues brought before the Board.
To support local economic development, tourism and job growth, Rose says the county needs to bring sustainable jobs with fair wages to Ashe County either with tax incentives or other means necessary to make Ashe County more business oriented for job growth. Rose believes tourism is another important aspect to Ashe County and needs to be advertised as much as possible through various means.
Rose feels the Board of Commissioners should always be accountable for their actions and should be able to explain to the public in detail why they made their decisions and the actions taken.
Why he's running: If elected, Richardson will continue to dedicate his service to the people of Ashe County and maintain open communications with all citizens.
Richardson will be focused on the following issues:
� Encouraging industrial growth, producing employment opportunities.
� Establish career opportunities and incentives for Ashe County natives.
� Incorporate fundamentally sound decisions by the Board of Commissioners, which will economically benefit the county.
� Support and acknowledge services given to the county by its teachers and law enforcement.
� Maintain programs enabling the elderly to live independently in their own homes.