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Sparks addresses WashCo constituents
Before the commissioner spoke Elaine Beech, local school board member, made an appeal for the school millage that will be voted on in the special election on June 5. A sample ballot was passed to those assembled. Probate Judge Charles Singleton told the large crowd that he is in support of Amendment One which, if passed will be the largest bond issue ever entered into by the state of Alabama. When asked if this will increase the state's indebtedness, he said he believes that the end result of more jobs and homes built, etc. will be worth it. "I believe this is necessary to lure industry into the state," he said. Commissioner Sparks said "Alabama is an agricultural state." He says his office is endeavoring to get local fresh fruits and vegetables into the schools' lunch programs for the benefit of the health of Alabama's school children. The commissioner lamented the rapid rise of the national debt and also spoke to the impossibility of the internal conflict within the two native warring factions in Iraq. When asked about his stand on ethanol, he said he supports alternative fuel. Under his leadership, the Center for Alternative Fuel has been created in Alabama. "Every gallon of oil in Alabama is one less out of the desert," said the commissioner. He said he is in favor of using Alabama's natural resources. He believes strongly in using Cellulose and wood products and noted that Washington County has an abundance of wood and wood products.
Also on hand for the cattlemen's m eeting were Rep. Marc Keahey and several local elected officials of Washington County.
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