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Commissioner’s Corner
November
started the appropriations process
The Holiday Season is now officially underway! November ushers in the
start with Thanksgiving, and ending in January with the New Year. If
you are like most of us, we started the season with eating way too much
for Thanksgiving! Of course, the purpose is to give thanks for our many
blessings, and that includes a bountiful harvest. We have much to be
thankful for in Darke County, including this year’s harvest, so I hope
everyone was thankful for what we have, and hopeful for the year to
come!
The month of November is always busy in the Commissioner’s office. This
is the start of Appropriations for all of our departments. As is
usually the case, we are having all departments, including ours, to
hold their appropriations to the same as last year. Our department
heads are doing a tremendous job of keeping costs low, and getting the
most they can out of the dollars given. Of course there is always some
increases for upgrades, especially for technological upgrades (which
are never ending!), and for building maintenance. We will wrap up most
of our appropriation meetings by the 1st week in December.
The Holiday Horse Parade was a big success in downtown Greenville on
the 21st. The weather for the most part cooperated, although it was a
little windy. Still, all in all, a big crowd showed up, and it seemed
like everyone had a good time. As of the week of the 16th, the base
coat of asphalt was applied to the South Industrial Park driveway. This
makes the new park closer to completion. Along with the new industrial
Park, Tom’s Construction is moving closer to completion to the sewer
project that will connect the Sheriff’s office and the County Home to
the City of Greenville. This project is much needed, and required, and
will allow us to stop using two old package plants that were very
costly. Thanks to the City of Greenville for their cooperation on this
project! As of now, we are working on several other projects that we
hope we can wrap up by early next year.
November is also election month. The Board of Elections reports that
the new poll books they acquired this year worked very well. These were
made possible through a 85% grant from the Secretary of State’s office,
with a 15% match from each county. Our poll workers were instructed in
their use, and it seems this will be a great benefit and much quicker
for voters in the future. We hope that the people that were elected
will enjoy their new terms, and will serve the public efficiently. Once
again, this election showed that everyone’s vote counts. Greenville
Township’s election was very close and required a recount. Matt Kolb
ended up defeating Jeremy Edger by 8 votes, with Geoff Surber a close
3rd! Congratulations to Matt for his win. Please remember how close
this election was when you cast your ballot in the primaries and
general election this year.
November comes to a close, Thanksgiving is over and now the Christmas
season begins with family visits, and of course Christmas Shopping.
Don’t forget to shop locally as this helps out our great businesses,
big and small, and makes Darke County continue in its growth. While you
are out this Holiday season, see if you can make a few minutes time to
stop by one of our public sessions. We meet every Monday and Wednesday
at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s office, located at 520 South
Broadway just south of the courthouse in downtown Greenville. Hope to
see you there!
The Darke County Commissioners
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