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Are one-lane bridges in eastern Elbert County with minimal traffic a priority here? If 1B passes, that’s not where the money will be spent. Nor should it be, however, those images which represent a small fraction of road conditions in Elbert County are a much better sell.
So who paid for the 11″ x 17″ glossy flyer sent out by the Elbert County Transportation Initiative? And how come no one’s home at www.saveyourroad.com?
Before you buy the “public safety” argument in favor of 1B, you should see; 1) evidence of harm caused by poor roads, 2) the value of that harm, 3) evidence that similar harm will probably occur in the future if the road isn’t fixed, 4) evidence that the road can be fixed to prevent future harm, and 5) a commitment to allocate tax funds to that specific problem.
Tax 1B contains none of this information. It’s a blank check.