Bedtime for school-age children is usually a special time for both parents and their children to talk about the events of the day, a tender time to hug, say “I love you, sleep well,” and kiss goodnight. After May 24, however, for 21 families, bedtime has forever changed. We all know the story. It’s been […]
Letter: Things Aren’t Going Well
June 2, 2022 By
I continue to be a staunch critic of many members of the Fairfield County Council. It seems, instead of righting the wrongs they have done, they continue to disregard the advice and concerns of the public they serve. A few members try to fight for the right decisions, only to be cut off by the […]
Letter: Wants Versus Needs
May 26, 2022 By
“Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save themselves.” That old adage seems to have been written with the council 5 in mind. This past Monday night the 5 revealed their true self-serving selves with budget votes to enrich themselves at the expense of everyone else. Of course, their budgeted $15,000 for the bird cage liner […]
Guest Editorial: Abuse Victims Should Tell Someone
May 19, 2022 By
For the past fifteen years I have ministered to and assisted victims of crime, sexual abuse, and exploitation of minors. I want to encourage anyone in the shadows of abuse to come forward. Healing begins when the secret is brought to light. My previous involvement with local victims of Brian Watson and the recent arrest […]
Letter: Wow! Things are looking up!
May 19, 2022 By
Whatever happened to progress with the proposed water treatment plant? The “settlement” will soon be a year old, yet it hasn’t move ahead. But that’s ok, who needs to attract new industry, retail, and residential development when we are on track to get another empty rec center with a basketball court, which is next to […]
Guest Editorial: Cinco de Mayo celebrated more in US than Mexico
May 5, 2022 By
May 5 is Cinco De Mayo, a holiday rooted in Mexican history that has been adopted by millions of Americans, both Latino and non-Latino. The holiday is actually celebrated more in the United States than in Mexico. This year marks the 160th anniversary of the inspiration for the holiday, a Mexican victory over the French […]
Letter: The Still-Forgotten 58
May 5, 2022 By
Over the past several months I have voiced my opinion on the poor decisions made by the Fairfield County Council members. I would like to explain where my disappointment started and why it evolved into total distrust. I had the honor of working for the Fairfield County Recreation Department with a terrific group of county […]
Editorial: This newspaper won’t sell its soul for $29,400
April 28, 2022 By
Following an hour-long executive session on April 20, in which Nexsen Pruet attorney David Black and attorney Shannon Burnett updated council on two lawsuits the Town of Blythewood is involved in with MPA Strategies, Mr. Black told council that The Voice’s publisher has cost the Town almost $70,000 for FOIA requests submitted in regard to […]
Letter: Crickentree Board Pushes Back
April 21, 2022 By
The Board of Directors for Crickentree Homeowners’ Association, Inc. is writing to clarify some misrepresentations and misstatements made by a former Board member in his recent letters to The Voice. While this will be our first and final response on this platform, it is important that the community know that those letters inaccurately depict the […]
Letter: Council lacks transparency in budget planning
April 21, 2022 By
Opengov.com: The annual county budget directly affects where citizens live and work and should be influenced by their needs and concerns.” This Fairfield government, however, is again, blocking citizen engagement with its lack of financial transparency in the budgeting process. Under Moses Bell’s leadership, our citizens are denied access to vital analytical reports which describe […]
