As it was presented, one would have thought that I support an effort by the Grand Traverse County EDC to hire a sports commentator to provide advertising for our county and city.
In today’s Traverse City Record Eagle, they took another (below the belt) shot with a blindly authored editorial quip. Included in their (as usual) inappropriate hyperbole, they seemed to imply that as a county commissioner, I support the spending of $20,000 of the EDC funds toward this promotional effort.
I had never heard of it as it has not yet been presented in either the board meetings, or any of the committees that I am a part of.
Perhaps MR. Richardson the county commissioner who sits on the EDC board would know more. I would encourage folks who are concerned about this plan to contact him.
As I stated in last month’s full board meeting, I am philosophically opposed to many EDC type efforts as they raise the cost in other ways. At that meeting, the board voted to expand the use of Grand Traverse County EDC monies to other counties. I opposed the measure along with one other commissioner even though the funds to be used exist already.
My reasoning? I represent Grand Traverse County. I stated as much before voting no.
It COULD have been reported.
Its a shame the fish in this town will continue to be covered much better by the Record Eagle than the relevant votes and information that you might find important.
Jason Gillman is an advocate of responsible government at all levels. A long time resident (28 years) of Traverse City, and the region, Jason has raised two children with his wife Candy, and currently operates a Security Camera sales interest, that employs Five other county residents.
" I am a seeker of solutions, and feel the best answers are found when all the facts are known."
Jason is currently elected as a county commissioner with a term effective January 03, 2010 
