County opposes bill to silence local political voices

Tax assessor presents certified property values

One can generally count on a measured opinion to be expressed by Judge Daryl Fowler at meetings of the De-Witt County Commissioner’s Court, especially when it comes to tax and budget issues.

But after a full-throated “aye” from all commissioners on July 28 to the “Resolution Opposing Efforts to Prohibit County Legislative Communications,” Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilciek urged the press to tell the public what the Legislature is doing and tell them over and over how state government is attempting to limit local governments.