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Your voice for Limited Government, Reduced Taxes, Less Government Spending and Family Values
"Transparency and Accountability" are two things that all citizens and taxpayers should demand from their elected officials in all levels of government. If they fail to deliver these two necessities then you should vote them out at the next election. As a legislator and now as your County Commissioner, I have and will keep you informed of our county government agenda and decisions. As usual, I will ask for your help and input. It is a pleasure once again to serve the citizens of Butler County.
Elect Peggy Palmer as your voice on Butler County Board of Commission in 2012!
A proven Conservative that will fight for lower taxes, less government intrusion and regulations!
A proven Conservative that will fight for lower taxes, less government intrusion and regulations!
As a three term State Representative from the 77th District, four years as State Senator of the 16th district, and as an appointed Butler County Commissioner from District 2, my agenda has always been to represent the "Constituents" of my district with Integrity and honor! My intentions of representing you are very simple.. I will always fight for lower taxes while maintaining a balanced budget by spending within the district's means. I will also continue the fight for property rights and family values!
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Make Plans to attend a Commission Meeting! _________________ Trash Talk AgainBy Jessica SeibelEl Dorado Times Posted Aug 03, 2010 @ 06:00 PM El Dorado, Kan. — Trash was once again a topic of discussion for the Butler County Commissioners. During their Monday meeting, the commissioners held a work session to discuss the possibility accepting trash from Bel Aire at the Butler County Landfill. The commissioners talked about the possibility of accepting grass clippings and other green waste at the landfill, as well as the possibility of designating a specific route for the haulers coming from Bel Aire. Commissioner Peggy Palmer voiced concerns about the trash trucks adding to the wear and tear on Ohio Street. According to Public Works Director Darryl Lutz, there would be about 45 tons of trash coming from Bel Aire, which would amount to six truck loads each week. Commissioners Bruce Harris and Jeff Masterson pointed out that six trucks each week would probably not make much of a difference considering how many trucks already utilize Ohio Street every day. “I would have to agree with the general thought that six trucks would not be a problem,” said Lutz. Currently, about 15 to 20 trash trucks unload at the landfill each day. Additionally, the commissioners discussed whether or not to accept green waste at the landfill. Green waste would increase methane gas production, which could be beneficial if the county approves a methane-to-usable-energy project. Commissioners Harris, Masterson and Dan Woydziak expressed that they were in favor of allowing green waste at the landfill. The commissioners will send the proposed agreement with Bel Aire to the Solid Waste Committee for review before taking any action. Currently, Butler County accepts trash from Marion County, which brings an average of 20 to 25 tons per day to the landfill. This trash amounts to about $240,000 in gross revenue for Butler County. County Commissioners Code of Ethics (to be proposed) Clean-up Policy and Events 2011 Commissioners Amend Augusta's NRP ___________ Kelly Herzet was appointed sheriff of Butler County Monday night, April 11, by the Butler County Prescient Committee at the Bradford Library in El Dorado. He out polled candidate Robert Sage 33 to 18. Sheriff Herzet has been the under-sheriff for Craig Murphy for the past 18 months. Mr. Sage is the chief of police in Rose Hill. ____________ Butler county landfill is now accepting hazardous waste 6 days a week, rather than one Saturday a month. They also accept electronics daily that are no longer wanted. It's a great landfill and Butler County is fortunate to have such a facility. ____________ County to help Augusta's Senior Citizen Organization REAP Grant approved by Commission |
Monday and Tuesday Meetings Commissioners meet every Monday and Tuesday mornings at 9 A.M.. Depending on business at hand, there are some days thatno meetings are scheduled. Meetings are held in the courthouse on the 4th floor. Agendas are posted on the internet prior to meetings. Please notice the tab in the menu at left "Meeting Agendas" Plan on attending some of these meetings.  Commissioners' Approve 2011 Budget for publication with a 5.6% increaseAugust 3, 2010 - On a 4-1 vote, Butler County Commissioners' approved the publication of the 2011 county budget of $38 million. The county’s mill levy will be 35.999 in 2011, which is a reduction from the 2010’s 36.522 mill levy.The commissioners voted 4-1 to approve publication of the operating budget. Commissioners Bruce Harris, Jeff Masterson, Mike Wheeler and Dan Woydziak voted to approve publication of the budget and Commissioner Peggy Palmer was opposed. This budget has a 5.6 percent increase in expenditures over the 2010 budget, with the majority of the increase coming from sales tax revenue for upgrades to the emergency communications system, fuel tax revenue from the state of Kansas for road and bridge maintenance and employee benefits. ________________________ Check out complete profile of Butler County. Just about every detail you can think of about your county. The one noticeable stat that jumps out is our unemployment rate of 7.8% compared to the state rate of 6.3%. Go to Profile _________________________ El Dorado Times on Commissioners' Meeting concerning Augusta Senior Center. Nov. 17 _____________________ A real good start to local government transparency. Kansas Open Gov. Did you know? Total property taxes in Butler County have increased 172.5% since 1997. State wide average is 93%. Check it out During these years of property tax increases, Butler County's population has increased 6.4%. Our mil level has increased 18.4% compared to 15.4% state wide. Population increase state wide has increased 8.3%. Consider this web site as Butler County Open Gov. I will keep you informed. ___________________ Sanitation codes were our main topic of conversation at our November 29th meeting. What it amounts to is this: More regulations and more fees. Read story Also, read this story link about the same kind of regulations established in Oregon. This is a good example of what happens to the local constituency when no one is paying attention! Oregon story _________________________ Augusta Doesn't Make the Grade for wind farm grant money? “I just want to make an official statement that I am of course going to vote for the other great places we are going to help, but I do believe the Augusta proposal is something that is historic and actually speaks to the masses of the total Butler County as far as historic preservation and I am disappointed the commissioners didn’t see their way to fund at least a portion of it,” Palmer said. Read full story El Dorado Times Same story in Augusta Gazette _________________________ No more brick mailbox structures along some county roads in our county. We now cater to drunk and reckless drivers' safety, rather than an attempt to improve the looks of a plain old mailbox installed along a roadway! Read story from El Dorado Times You Tube Video of Policy and Mailboxes __________ Bob Johnson's Property Rights? Final Roll Call Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling August 2, 2011 County to hold public hearing on budget Aug. 16 Commissioners Split on 2012 Budget My NO vote on 2012 budget From: Reppalmer@aol.com To: NEWS@ELDORADOTIMES.COM Sent: 8/2/2011 8:48:40 P.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: COMMENTS FOR JESSICA 2012 Budget Hello Jessica, I appreciate your requests for more information. My NO Vote on the Budget is simple; I cannot support The County’s proposed budget that has increased spending and taxes. A flat mill levy does not reflect less spending or lower taxes. When valuations go up new money is raised through increases in valuations, it can either be used for spending increases or for reduce taxes by lowering the mill levy. Times are tough, the future is unknown and the time has come when the people’s ability to pay must be considered and placed first in the decision making process. The majority of the commissioners have ruled and unfortunately, the County continues to tax and spend in a time when austerity is paramount. Thank you and let me know if you have any questions Peggy Palmer 259-2121 |
