ORSWCD Surprised by Unexpected Opposition

In a surprising turn of events, local democrat Sean McGlynn opposed efforts to protect local governments from the over-zealous efforts of the republican tax-cut plan.

The motion for The Ochlockonee River Soil and Water Conservation District to join other conservation districts in Florida to urge the state legislature to consider the valuable services provided by local governments as they make a decision about the tax reform was supported by Supervisor Thure Caire, a young elected democrat and former VP of the LCYD's, and Supervisor Gomez, a local engineer and republican.

Unfortunately, because McGlynn unexpectedly opposed the measure the motion failed to pass in a tie vote.

"The Conservation Districts are stronger when we can work together,” said Supervisor Caire, “this is a lost opportunity for Leon County to be a part of an important state-wide partnership.”