Editor’s Note: I know of no other private person making such a good deal to Cleveland County on such good and fair terms. But knowing Cleveland County, the only reason such a project as this has been turned down is because of the following:
Mr. Green is an African-American.
Mr. Green has offered no kickbacks or under the table payments to anyone.
Mr. Green has stated that all records, documents, financials, etc. relating to the partnership with the county, will be available to the public for any taxpayer to inspect.
Cleveland County Commissioners are apparently not used to such honesty and transparency.
Here is a partial list of County Partnerships and groups receiving county funds or county financial backing that refuse to be honest and transparent with their documents and financial records like Mr. Green:
Cleveland County Schools Foundation
Cleveland County Schools
Cleveland Community College Foundation
Cleveland Community College
Communities-In Schools Board
Cleveland County Fair Association
American League World Series
Cleveland County YMCA
Destination Cleveland County
Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership
LeGrand Center
CCS Math Academy
Close the Gap
Health Department Board
DSS Board
Mental Health Board
Hospital Board
Cleveland County Fire District
Cleveland County Commissioners
(Ain’t this enough to make my point)
Folks, this is the scoop on the Sports Complex Mr. Willie Green has proposed to provide for Cleveland County. Built with Mr. Green’s his own money with the County only paying for the time that they use. Nobody, and I mean nobody has offered Cleveland County and their citizens such a good deal. Why the Cleveland County Commissioners have not already jumped at this offer can only be determined by such logic as I have already provided.
Call your Commissioners and voice your opinion. Better yet, vote on Election Day. May 8th for the Democrat Primary Election. The on Primary Election for Commissioners. Then vote in the General Election on November 6. This will be your only way to have a say on anything in Cleveland County.
