https://www.johnsonvilleschistory.org/files/original/f9314ae32a3b30762a202ca5345a5df9.pdf 74c4899d394659899e595cfdc8e57258 PDF Text Text • • • ' • • • In discussing his candidacy for a third term as mayor of Johnsonville recently, Mayor E.L. Cox said he has worked hard for the city during his four years at the head of government, and wants to continue his efforts to make Johnsonville a better place to live. Cox said the job of mayor is not an easy task, and is a full time job for anyone who attempts it. Being retired, he feels that he had adequate time to devote to the duties of the office. He said he is aware there have been criticistns, but noted • that anyone who serves in the position of mayor is going to be criticized even when he knows he is doing the very best he can do. Mayor Cox said he has helped the townspeople to make life a little better with things tow11 had never enjoyed before his a · ·stration began. He has worked very hard to keep taxes down in the towr1, he said. ''Presently,'' he said, ''Johnsonville has the lowest tax rate of any city in South Carolina and I intend to keep it that . way.'' Cox feels that a low tax rate will encourage more people to move into the area. He also realizes that there are a large n111nber of people µ · in J nvfile on fixed incomes who cannot very well the burden of higher tsxation. ·rne ease with which the tow11 • • ~ • ,, . ' • • E.L. COX has been able to construct its $1.91nillion water and sewerage project has basically been accomplished through the grants it has received. Cox .said the town tries to stay ''on top'' of . these grants and gel ever · in grants that is available. This way the tow11 does not have. to y large loans, which accounts for the present sound financial con.. dition of the tow11. He invites all citizens to go out and view the sewerage plant, which is one of the most modei 11 to be found anywhere. The mayor is well aware of 0 the criticism concerni.ng the sanitation department. At the time the service was so poor, council's hands were tied and they could not help themselves, according to Cox. He said the health department closed the du111p and they were forced to secure the services of a private contractor. They have now purchased a new truck and pakcer and the service should be improved. If anyone has a complaint about the service, he invites them to call the clerk's office and let them know what the problem is. , Cox said at anytitne any citizen has a question concerning the finances of the town, they are welcomed to review the records or books to see how the town stands . financially. He says he wants them to know what has done with the towns' money. The books, he said, are open five days a week during reg11lar office hours, and anyone with a question or interest may check the records during these hours. Cox was born and reared in J onville and he feels that be is acquainted with th~ needs of the people, and pledges hi& service if re-elected to the office of 1nayor. Cox and his wife, Jean are mei11bers of the Jo United Methodist Ch111 cb. have two sons, r Marion Gene, and da ters. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Weekly Observer Description An account of the resource The Weekly Observer was published out of Hemingway, SC from 1973 until printing ceased in 2012. The paper continues as an e newpaper on scnow.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-2012 Subject The topic of the resource Local Newspaper covering the Johnsonville and Hemingway communities. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Weekly Observer Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cox Announces Reelection WO 5-16-74 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Weekly Observer News Newspaper Weekly Observer