Vernon Ward puts county before himself
A few years ago, I was involved in a merger study of Greensboro Fire and three departments within Guilford County. The concept of merging departments was not a new concept within other parts of the country, but was a new and volatile idea within Guilford County. Members of the departments involved were skeptical. They feared the loss of identity and autonomy within their departments.
Annexing a fire district out of business can be costly to municipal taxpayers and those county taxpayers recently annexed. The purpose of the study was to find ways to offset those costs.
One of the departments involved in the study was Pinecroft-Sedgefield, headed by Chief Vernon Ward. Vernon knew that participating in the study could endanger his role as fire chief. Without regard for his position, Vernon participated.
This is an example of personal sacrifice that Vernon will bring to office as county commissioner for District 9. Vernon is the type of individual that we all would like to have representing us at any level of government. He understands the responsibility of being a representative of the people he serves and will always do so with honor and integrity.
Bradley C. Cox
Greensboro
The writer is Greensboro Fire Department deputy fire chief, retired.
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Who is Ward running against?
Posted on October 3, 2006 9:35 AM
Thanks for that insight into Vernon's character Brad. It is rare that residents have a choice for county commissioner with the leadership ability and integrity of Vernon Ward. You can learn more about him at www.vernonward.com.
nitpicker...he is running against Carolyn Coleman in District 9...you may remember her as the one who obtained an interest free $68,000 loan from non profit Project Homestead only to build a $232,000 house on the lot...then had the final $28,000 of that loan "forgiven" (according to the N&R). We still do not know as taxpayers if our money was involved. She's also the one that raised your property taxes 3 times while voting herself a 33% raise.
Guilford County taxpayers need Vernon Ward.
Posted on October 3, 2006 11:53 AM
tony,
Thanks for the info. Hopefully, he'll send that crook packing.
Posted on October 3, 2006 1:09 PM