Friday Recap for February 7, 2025
I'm taking a break from my series on the duties and operation of the county commission and will pick it up next week.
Kelly Jackson wrote an excellent article about the accusation that my campaign broke election finance rules.
Below are two calls to action that I think are important. I'm concerned about the growth in Williamson County. We have infrastructure issues that include our crowded roads, water, and sewer, as well as school capacity. We're over $1 billion in debt and we keep adding to it each year. I am not against growth per se, but I think we need to be more circumspect as we go forward. What is Williamson County going to look like in five years, in 10 years?
The Williamson County GOP will be holding its biannual reorganization on March 4th. I've been very happy with the current leadership and would like to see them continue.
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Williamson County School District
The policy Committee met on Monday Agenda Audio.
The Library Policy, item 4a on the agenda, is discussed starting at 2:05:23. This policy has gone through a number of changes in the last year. One important change is replacing the "decision Tree" with the "evaluation rubric", which I think was a great improvement. I highly recommend that you listen to the thoughtful discussion of the board members on the committee.
Next week
The monthly work session will be meeting on Thursday the 13th at 6:00pm at the Professional Development Center located at 1761 West Main Street, Franklin, Agenda Video (available at 6:00pm on the 13th and thereafter.
Williamson County Commission
The Budget Committee met on Monday for a relatively short meeting Video. If you watch the video, you will see that a portion of the meeting has been redacted. The reason is that sensitive information with regard to the Juvenile Center was discussed and it was thought best that it not be made public. I think this was the right thing to do.
Resolution 2-25-2, formerly 1-25-12 ( is in the packet for Monday's commission meeting below), which was not on the agenda nor in the packet sent to commissioners, was brought up, discussed and voted on. This resolution has already been through the tax study committee that voted 4-1 in favor and the budget committee that voted 3-1 in favor at their last meeting. This resolution will be on the agenda for Monday's commission meeting. It should be an interesting discussion.
The Highway Commission Agenda and the Solid Waste Board both met on Wednesday and I have no information other than the agenda above.
Next week
The full commission will be meeting on Monday at 6:00pm in the auditorium at the county building at 1320 W. Main.
The Planning Commission is meeting on Thursday at 5:30 pm in the Auditorium in the county building at 1320 W. Main. Agenda/Packet
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
BOMA did not meet this week. there were several meetings that you can check out here
Next Week
There are several meetings scheduled and you can go here to access agendas.
The two most important meetings are on Tuesday and they are, BOMA Work Session at 5:00 pm Agenda Video (available at 5:00pm on Tuesday and thereafter) and the BOMA board Meeting at 7:00 pm Agenda Video (available at 7:00pm on Tuesday and thereafter)
Williamson County Election Commission
There were no meetings this week and non are scheduled for next week.
If not me, who?
If not now, when?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Heb. 11:1)
“We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer gently.” (1st Corinthians 4:12-13)
Blessings,
Bill
Community resources
If you like Friday Recap, check out these other grassroots conservative projects!
- Williamson County Citizens is a volunteer network of local voters that elect grassroots conservatives to public office.
- TruthWire News covers a broad spectrum of political and governmental issues, from the actions of your local school board and county commissioners to the machinations of city councils and state government officials.
- Tennessee Voters for Election Integrity is helping restore confidence in Tennessee Elections.
- Williamson County Republican Party is one of the most active parties in the state and captures the conservative heart of Tennessee.
- Mom's For Liberty Williamson County is dedicated to fighting for the American family by unifying, educating and empowering parents to defend their parental rights at all levels of government.
- Tennessee Stands produces video media, podcasts, and live events, and provides social commentary on relevant issues in our state.
- M4LU is a new site developed by the national Mom's for Liberty but generated right here in Williamson County. The mission of M4LU is to to inform, equip, and empower parents with knowledge, understanding and practical tools.
- WCSB Substack. This site reports on the Williamson County School Board meetings. It provides accurate summaries of all WCSB meetings.
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