The Board of County Commissioners are about to decide, which
is more important to you; your voice in front of your peers or your property
rights, which one are you willing to give up? How could this happen, you ask?
County Staff is attempting to follow the City of Gainesville position of removing
your voice, in front of your peers, in speaking out against cases brought
against you from the county Codes Enforcement Board. The position of the
Alachua County Building Department and Codes Enforcement officer would rather
have an Independent magistrate hear each case presented by officers of Codes
Enforcement. It can be intimidating to stand in front of a board of your peers,
who are volunteers, but having a county paid magistrate, listen to cases being
presented by county officials being paid, with a county paid attorney
overseeing the counties position; what could possibly go wrong? The arrogance
of members of our county commission, county attorney’s office and members of
staff reflect their personal political desire of centralized government control
of every aspect of your personal property rights. You can make a difference with policy by
writing our county commissioners and expressing your opinion and your choice.
The motion to be read to the commission; Have an Independent Magistrate listen
to specific cases, remove the volunteer codes enforcement board and have an Independent
magistrate hear all cases or leave it just as it currently is; a voluntary
citizens board. You other choice is do nothing, say nothing and lose your voice
as well as your property rights; which are willing to give up?
