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The Local Government Committee embarked on a civic adventure to understand the County Budget
and how the County funding system works. The Committee studied the flows of money into our county,
to understand what our tax dollars buy.
In an effort to understand the County Budget, the Committee took educational trips to several
government organizations such as the county budget office, the Property Appraiser, the Metropolitan
Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO), and the County Growth Management Department.
The Committee has produced a written report, and is in the process of creating a Power Point
presentation, which will be presented to the League membership in November. Check back on our
events page for information on the presentation.
Click here to read the report.
For more information, or to arrange a presentation, contact Sue Dudley,
Local Government Committee Chair at 374-8832, or Scdudley35@aol.com
Natural Resources Committee: Energy Conservation Measures
Make Your Own Difference
Let's us League members set the example and DO something in our own home that will conserve
energy (electric or natural gas). We've probably heard or read the many suggestions for energy
conservation so let's find at least one and ACT now. Here's a few to start with.
- set your thermostat at the highest possible in summer and the lowest in winter that is
comfortable for you (dressing appropriately for the season)
- install a programmable thermostat and use it to maximize energy use efficiency
- set hot water heater at lowest comfortable temperature
- request an energy audit from GRU (352-334-3440 ext.1460) and follow up on
deficiencies found
- use timers and motion detectors on security lights
- turn off lights and television sets when not being used
- set computer monitors to energy-saving mode rather than using screen savers
- check the GRU web site (www.gru.com) for conservation information, your
household energy use, and comparison of your efficiency with other households
in the GRU service area (Jerry Kidder is available to help you with this if you
are computer-shy. Call 378-0562 or email gkidder@cox.net)
Contact members of the Natural Resources Committee if you have questions, comments,
or need help with implementing any of these suggestions.
Committee members will be calling a sampling of our membership in the next couple
of months to get feedback from League members about this effort of your Natural
Resources Committee.
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