That's almost what happened Wednesday night at the Augusta County Board of Supervisors public hearing for the 2010-11 budget when only about 25 citizens showed up. After so much outcry about too much spending and cuts in programs, I expected to see the government center packed with people.
NBC-29 was there with the satellite truck. WHSV TV-3 was there. Bob Stuart with the Waynesboro News Virginian was there and wrote Tax rate, budget cuts take their toll.
A sixth-grade Boy Scout was there with his dad as part of a merit badge requirement. When the meeting ended after 20 minutes, some commented he certainly picked the right meeting to attend! (Many BoS meetings have run late into the night.)
A home school teen was there to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Someone jokingly said people didn't come out because they know there's no money, a commentary on the many requests for money received by the supervisors.
The next meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors is next Wednesday, April 28, at 7:00 pm at the Government Center in Verona.
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