Gary Burkholder Quotations

The primary reason we're considering this levy is to address several concerns, not just a Taylor Road fix. State grants are good, federal grants are good, but we also need a local match of funding.

I don't know about that one, but I know we're in the running for Taylor Road.

We've been trying to find a solution to all of this for the last two years. We know Palmer Road is a problem, too.

That business going in there will not work. I feel strongly that I have a duty to protect the quality of life of our residents.

There are a handful of citizens who want to delay the decision until Mr. George comes back. But that would mean we won't be able to apply for Issue 2 money for Taylor Road in 2006 and, in my opinion, would delay the project by another 18 to 25 months.

Some things work out and some don't. In this case, another opportunity presented itself.

That's good news. That tax money will be flowing into the county.

This is so we can raise the safety level and convenience level of our transportation system. It also can lead to responsible economic development if you have the infrastructure in place.

I don't believe in going for a little bit and coming back in two or three years for more. I want this to be a good source of revenue for our traffic needs and after five years, the voters can decide whether to renew it or replace it.