George "Jody" Sweeney for

5th District Levy Court

     The 5th Levy Court District (Click here for the map)  is one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Delaware.  Low County taxes, no sales tax, and open space are qualities of the county that are not only to be protected but are our own worse enemy.  It seems that everyone wants to live here. 

     As a lifelong resident of Kent County, I am concerned with how fast open space is disappearing.  I am concerned that the developments filling up that open space is overwhelming our infrastructure.  I am in favor of slowing housing growth until infrastructure can withstand the development.

     The recent downturn in the economy has put strains on all of our purses and wallets.  I will make every effort to keep our taxes low and to focus on economic growth to attract higher paying jobs to Kent County.

     Just by looking at this website, you are showing your own level of concern for the direction of our district and county.  On Tuesday, November 4th, 2008, please get out and vote, and remember me when you do.

While the housing market is slowing down with the economy, we still have the result of too many houses to deal with:

• schools are overcrowded

• traffic congestion is at its worst on roads not designed for that level of traffic flow

• fire companies are unable to cover their districts

• Paramedics are unable to respond to multiple calls and must depend on the volunteer companies to back them up

• State and Municipal police are unable to cover all their calls

Too many new sub-divisions have been approved to proceed without having to address the impact on their surrounding areas.  That means that they will not have to contribute to fixing roads, building schools, or helping out the fire companies.  I promise to do everything I can to implement an impact fee on new houses and to strengthen the APFO's.  When the economy recovers, whether in two, five, or ten years, our infrastructure must be ready!

I will be a commissioner who will represent the residents of our District and the county.  I will not represent any special interest groups.  I promise to continue to meet with Homeowner Associations, civic organizations, and to hold regular meetings for residents to attend to listen to their concerns and to discuss county issues. 

In the past year, I have attended nearly every Levy Court meeting, Regional Planning Commission Meetings, Wyoming and Camden Town Council meetings, Homeowner Association meetings, volunteer firemen meetings, and community service organization meetings.  As a Levy Court Commissioner, I would have a very low absenteeism rate.  The role of the Commissioner is to represent their residents in every aspect of County business and activities and not just the once per week meetings.    

On November 4, 2008

Elect

George "Jody" Sweeney

for

5th District

Levy Court Commissioner

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