County Quotations | Page 5

Part of getting along well is ... to put what was a good race behind us. We're going to work closely together. To move the region forward, you need a county commission that can really work closely together. Frankly, before the race, Mark and I always had a good relationship and we have a good relationship now.

Our only option is to refer people to one of the shelters in Dane County -- or to send them up to a shelter in Stevens Point. We have no place, else, to put people.

Our location is centrally located in Montcalm County near cities and several universities, and that also tends to attract physicians and their families.

Our main goal now is to get it cleaned up and that is our next project. I am going to meet with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Now that the criminal case is resolved, we are hoping we can get them to be a little more responsive to helping Grayson County get that cleaned up.

Our main message is: If Stark County wants to have casino gambling, this is the best potential vehicle to get it done, Stark County is going to get lost in the shuffle and ignored.

Our main objective was to keep the folks in the county comfortable. We knew we couldn't make things perfect for them, but we wanted to make it more bearable for them.

Orange County Choppers. They said this area made Orange County Choppers, supported it. They're looking to cash in on that.

Our mission is to bring people back to the dinner table as a family, with healthy meals. It's a great thing for the market, because Williamson County has lots of soccer moms ? me included.

Our lead times have gone up to, I think right now, the average lead time for a tornado warning across the county is 12 minutes.

Our office has no objection to work release, as long as it is approved by the administrators at the Wayne County Jail.

People in Sheridan County should be ashamed ... because of the devastation that alcohol is causing. I want to ask you as commissioners to consider what we are doing as a county.

People in the streets of Hancock County were cheering for the RIUSAR team as they were driving down the streets - yelling 'thank you Rhode Island, ' ... The people of this community are so thankful that even without having a home, they are offering up food and water to the rescue teams in appreciation for all they are doing.

People moving into Orange County are typically concerned about two things. They want to know about the cost of housing and they want to know about schools for their children. They often have misinformation from the Internet and their friends, and it's our job to educate them. People from out of state don't view real estate as we do. We tell them how a home purchase here is more of an investment.

People just don't think poverty exists here. It's a perception that since Howard County is an affluent place . . . low-income people just don't live here. (But) they do.

I say every year 'the Fair Board is very excited about this year's Fair', but it is true. We really are excited about every Fair. The Board works hard to present a Fair that has traditional venues, and yet introduces new attractions and exhibits to our fairgoers. Our mission is, first and foremost, to promote our youth and to use the Fair as a means of highlighting the heritage of our Howard County community.

I saw that the county prosecuting attorney, Mike Nolan, was looking for an assistant county prosecuting attorney, ... I hadn't been to Athens before.

I see a trend. Our kids are getting into trouble and going to jail. Sixty-five percent of the county budget goes to jail and rehab, and that's fine, but only 16 percent of our budget goes to prevention programs.

I will mention that there have been discussions, from several local business people, about reviving the Union County Chamber of Commerce. If that begins to happen, I'll keep you advised of that.

I will do everything in my personal power to see this county does not lose funding, and that our housing authority becomes more stable. I expect to be clear about what we need to do to clean up the matter as far as what HUD wants to see.

I will not be satisfied until all veterans in Palm Beach County and the surrounding area get the care fitting of the service they provided to our country, ... I don't think that's happening right now.

I want you to ask your local elected officials I don't care if it's the county commissioners or the governor What are you going to do about this issue,'

I was a little surprised we found that much so quickly, ... I think most of the contractors in Loudon County are reputable and do a good job, but this was not a good thing to see.

I think by now I have a pretty good grasp of how county government flows.

Jay County is a patient team. They're not tall but they're physical, and they're focused and have a lot of ideas about exactly what they want to get offensively, so when you're playing defense you have to be on your toes the whole time.

Just absolute disaster from the standpoint of public safety, the community and the county at large, ... litigation catastrophe.

Just as important as the music itself are to create community pride, encourage and support the arts in Fulton County and promote tourism.

I think every law enforcement officer in Sedgwick County hoped to be the one with the magic bullet

I think everyone in the county is looking forward to a new and current industrial park. There are a lot of details that must be worked out and I'm confident that our elected officials will get them worked out next year.

I think defeating (then-No. 7) Morgan Twp. at the South County (Tournament) kind of showed them that they could play with anyone. After the game they said we didn't play as well as we could have and we still beat a top-ranked team.

Laredo will turn out. They've turned out before and they'll turn out this time. Bexar County has been uneven.

Larry got an award from the county in 1997 for giving 19 gallons and 7 pints of blood. He doesn't do anything in small doses.

On Wednesday, the emergency response capabilities of Baxter County agencies will be put to the test. A full-scale training exercise simulating a terrorist attack at a local facility will be conducted at the Baxter County Fairgrounds.

Open space preservation is at the forefront of what we all do. Being from Bucks County means being a leader in open space.

Otherwise, there are landowners in this county who would plow to their house all year long. And they have the resources to do that.

Our intention is to work with the city, township and the county to draft a 425 agreement that all parties are in agreement with.

Our kids just got better and better. We really peaked at the right time. I hope we see Calhoun County again next year because that would probably mean that we've made it deep into the playoffs.

Peach was the one that put us out of the playoffs last year. Anytime you can come over here to Peach County and get a win, it's big for your kids. The last three years, the visiting team has won every game. They still have to come to our place (May 2). We have to make sure that doesn't happen.

Napa County doesn't have that many mentally ill homeless. It's only about 15 percent. The county has many aggressive programs to reach that population.

I'm happy Boca High is getting some needed things, but I don't think it will help in the long run. Boca High has 30 acres of land, which is the smallest site in the county for a comprehensive high school.

Manatee County real estate has exploded in the last three years.

Julia's made a big jump this year in her game. She is much stronger and is very focused. She knows it's her last chance to win a county championship.

Justifiably, one may ask what was accomplished and I would have to say: increased efficiency and accountability in county operations.

Johnson County is a great fit for Heather and Emily. Debbie Carrier is an excellent coach and these two girls will be big assets to their program.

It is essential for people to volunteer. The Red Cross chapter in Camden County consists of volunteers only. All the classes and training are provided by volunteer efforts. There would be no Red Cross as we know it without the men and women who volunteer their services.

It is expensive, but it's a commitment the county has made to keep prisoners in jail to serve sentences and to avoid overcrowding,

It is clear to me that growth in this county is analogous to a freight train headed down the tracks with no brakes.

It is clear to us that China is making huge strides to become the dominant economy in the Pacific Rim, and we thought this trip would be a good opportunity for Whatcom County businesses to network with similar Chinese companies.

It is crucial for us to help existing companies in the county grow and expand. It is important to bring new ones in but it is also very important to work with existing ones. About 60 to 80 percent of our growth comes from existing businesses.

Just because a county may drop its burn ban, though, doesn't mean that all risk of escaped fires is gone and that residents can throw all caution to the wind with their outdoor burning. With dry weather and gusty winds predicted for most of the week, the risk of grass fires will likely grow with every day that passes without rain.

It has proven to be a great asset for the kids of Ohio County and Belmont County.

I think Middlesex County wants to get into this business. I think it's illegal it's empire building.

I think Monday's game with George-Little Rock is going to be a good ballgame because we'll be able to play relaxed. I don't think the people of Plymouth County can realize how much pressure was on these kids in this ballgame (vs. RSM). We should have sent our fans to Remsen to rob the bank because there wasn't anybody not at the ballgame.

I strongly commend Campbell County for their participation in the Clean School Bus USA program. Reducing pollution from school buses helps improve local air quality and reduces children's exposure to diesel exhaust.

It'd be great to have Tallapoosa County represented at Washington. That's something I'd really love for us to be able to do.

I'm hoping the county will follow the city's lead.

I went to high school in Sesser, in Royalton, and then graduated from Valier. My dad was a miner, and we lived wherever he was working. That meant a lot of moving. That's why I don't feel like I am from any one town; just call me a Franklin County native. In fact, I joke and say sometimes that both Benton and Sesser claim me -- Benton claims that I'm from Sesser, and Sesser claims that I'm from Benton,

It is like closing all the gas stations in Palm Beach County because the price of gas is too high. It just doesn't make any sense.

It is likely that in the following years, it may be similar or higher in number. Every year residents of Angelina County get back this money and it is spent locally. So it is in the county's interest to promote and advertise EITC.

I think that in L.A., one thing that nobody will ever talk about is, for instance, how just one in five kids in L.A. County is white, so when you're looking out there, it's a very brown city.

I think that is a great idea. Anything the commissioners can do to encourage young teachers to come to Jackson County and stay is great.

I think that is what is best for the county, ... I've gotten a lot of letters from businesses and the Vigo County School Corporation. They are all for staying on Eastern time. They would rather be on Central, but want to stay in sync with Indianapolis. I am still in favor of staying with Indianapolis.

I think that it would remove any motivation to minimize noise impacts over our citizens. It would mean a lessening of people's quality of lives in Adams county and our cities.

I suspect the county should be taking a look at this. The county has building codes. One would think that could be addressed at that level. There's the ability to do that on the local level.

Jim was the first full-time Bracken County state trooper.

I think that there is a desire on the part of the city and county to do something special there.

I think the county is making every effort to get the kids back in there. I just hope we can continue to maintain it. That's one thing we are working on with all of our county buildings ... establishing a maintenance program.

I think the deployment strategy we have right now for our ambulances isn't the optimum model. The current system we have is a very good one, but with the status quo there is a problem in the outlying areas. If you have a critical emergency in some spots in the county you could be waiting a long time and in some cases, that could be too long.

I think the building needs to be used for economic development and I don't think Smoky Mountain Development has been able to accomplish that. They need that off their plate. It is in Haywood County so let Haywood County take it and make something out of it.

I think with what we did, and how well the kids from Oldham did and you throw in the four young kids from North who came down here and gave a really good account of themselves - it's pretty impressive. I think it shows the strength of the sport on our county. I think it's safe to say there's not another county our size in the state that put out these kind of results.

It is important for Story County agencies to do anything to help make families safer in Story County.

It is new and it is chilling. Because it means we may have a hard time finding firms that won't have a conflict with appearing before city boards, county boards and others.

I was working here as a part-time 911 dispatcher, and then I worked with the County enforcement for four months as a summer student,

Lawyers generally want a larger jury pool and Willacy County is like an extended family where everyone knows each other. They might think they know what the evidence is.

It is a way to protect our employees, as well as the plant employees and the county employees,

I think they're on to something, ... They've really worked to try to make this an asset not only to Wilmore but to Jessamine County and the rest of the region.

I think a lot of us are just going to have to see what the County Attorney's and planners of Virginia have to say about it.

I think Beaufort County could pay lower rates and pay a host fee to Jasper County. Obviously (Beaufort and Jasper counties) would have more power negotiating with Waste Management.

I think almost every single house in Lamar County has damage. We just don't know the extent of the damage.

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Residents of low-lying areas, mobile homes and tents should reach higher ground now, ... Those who leave the county should go north and east, such as to Hattiesburg, Laurel or Meridian.

Replacement voter registration certificates are arriving this week at absolutely no cost to Harris County taxpayers. Because this was the printer's error, the printer agreed to pay all printing and postage costs to correct it.

Retail, in general, is a very strong market for us. Our retail draw extends from Dodge County to over to the coast. (These retailers) just continue to complement our retail offerings, which is a very good thing.

Roger was always fair and listened to everyone, never lost his composure. He was able to deal with both the applicants and county interests.

Roane County lost a very good man in Tony Mason. He touched a lot of lives. I don't think I know anyone that has touched as many people.

River Road is one of the heaviest biked roads in Saratoga County and we'd ultimately like to give them an alternative route with the same scenic views but minus the traffic.

Right now, our city and county are experiencing an overweight and obesity epidemic. We must expand and strengthen our community efforts to impact this serious health challenge, especially as it relates to our children.

Right now the county is one of many defendants to be named,

Our challenge is having some kind of notion about what kinds of industry that we want. We could have pretty much already filled our industrial park - but we're not just about bringing anybody and everybody into our industrial park. That's not going to, in our judgment, serve the needs of Augusta County and the needs of the region.

Our charge was to look at the facilities and to look at the county farm. There are a lot of options to move forward with. I can't say what two weeks will cost us that much. Just because we aren't recharged doesn't mean we won't talk about it amongst ourselves.

Over the years, I've lived in a variety of places, including America, but I was born and raised in the Lake District, in Cumbria. Growing up in that rural, sodden, mountainous county has shaped my brain, perhaps even my temperament.

Palm Beach County does not want to create wars between cities.

Over what the county was providing, there was a dramatic increase in the quality of services, with the next jurisdiction in the county more than double our property taxes.

Our would-be presidents think that Monrovia is the whole of Liberia. None of them has taken time off to tell us in detail how Liberia or our county will be developed.

Our very first grant was a seventh-grader who wanted to go to cartooning school. Another girl went to sing with the Sussex County Chorus in Europe.

Overall, I expect us to be stronger than last year, particularly at the doubles positions. We hope to be in a position to challenge for the county tournament championship again this year. We have experienced players in our lineup, which will help us in the big matches and tournaments.

Our scores have to come down (from the county meet).

Our peach crop in Chilton County in a good year is probably worth in the neighborhood of $10 million, and local growers have reported a 30-percent increase in yields as the result of information they got from the meeting. This is a very important meeting for us.

Our big priority now is to come to terms with the building and meet the deadline before the county impact fees increase.

Our bill is right at $9 million for the social services budget next year, which takes a major bite out of the things in the county that we need to be doing. We are appreciative of any level of relief but what we're looking for is total relief.

Our argument is an informed public is the most important asset the county has. The public cannot be informed if every time someone talks to a news reporter there is a danger that some county detective is going to find out who they are and what they said.