Press Release: Eric Johnson Announces Plans to Reform Budget Process [ March 11, 2010 – 1:31 am] by Jeff Posted in » press release

Will Instruct Agencies to Implement Zero Based Budgeting and Focus on Basic Government Services if Elected

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
For Immediate Release

Macon, GA—Former Senator Eric Johnson, Republican candidate for Governor, today announced his plans to reform the state budget process. As Governor, Johnson will instruct agency heads to implement zero based budgeting and partner with the private sector to ensure that state government focuses on the most essential core functions.

“As Governor, I will direct all state agency heads to implement zero based budgeting so that I, the legislature, and Georgia taxpayers will know exactly what services government is providing and what it costs to provide these services,” said Johnson. “Like the private sector, government should be in a position to make informed decisions based on the total actual costs of different programs, not just changes in expenditures.”
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Election Day tomorrow[ November 2, 2009 – 8:00 am]by Tom Posted in » Albany Dougherty County

Tomorrow, citizens of the region will head to the polls to elect various local officials.  Two races in particular grab my attention, one in Albany and one in Leesburg.  The one in Leesburg shouldn’t be surprising since Jeff is a candidate.  Needless to say, he’s going to get my endorsement…not that I think it’s that big of a deal.  Jeff is the only candidate in that race who seems to actually be saying anything.  If he’s not elected, then it’ll be proof that the good old boy system is still alive and well in Southwest Georgia.

In Albany though, things are a little interesting. Read More …

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Leesburg Traffic[ November 2, 2009 – 6:31 am]by Jeff Posted in » Lee County, Leesburg

Carlton Fletcher got a call last Thursday with some GREAT news regarding some projects along Robert B Lee Rd in Leesburg. Apparently, we’ve been given the go-ahead for some major improvements there, including installing a number of turn lanes, improving some intersections, and even re-aligning Old Stage Rd and Lovers Lane. The State will fund half of the project – $800K worth – and the County will fund the other $800K through SPLOST money.
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