Jason McCartney’s Post

The SC General Assembly is back in session, and we’re geared up to advocate for county government in 2024!  From helping counties manage growth effectively to protecting public safety and allowing local governments a range of revenue-producing tools and flexibility, our official Policy Positions document covers those keys issues on our radar this year. The Policy Positions report reflects SCAC’s official positions and is organized by four areas: 🤝County Government and Intergovernmental Relations; 🌍Land Use, Natural Resources and Transportation; 🚑Public Safety, Corrections and Judicial; and 💵Revenue, Finance and Economic Development.   Read the report and get a preview on the year ahead 🔗 https://ow.ly/ANir50Qp1jA #localleaders #statewidestrength  #sccounties #governmentaffairs

As you know this has been a challenging year, personally and professionally. And I also want to acknowledge and recognise, It has been a challenging year for all of us. Endless bureaucracy, red tape, lack of compassion and empathy, and that's just from politicians and government, at a local and national level. Anyone who knows me, knows I am all about action, and change, for better, for #improvement and #reform. Starting with Reform in education, employment, in the way we treat our Armed Forces after they have given so much, and, as a former police officer, reform in the way we are 'protected' and supported by our emergency services, the majority of whom do an amazing job. From speaking to people, online and on the streets of Flintshire and across North Wales, they are fed-up, they feel disenfranchised, forgotten and cast aside. The cost of living crisis, energy and fuel prices, school and service closures, and now the 20mph speed limit which will cost so much, financially, emotionally and in time. I have worked hard for my community, via my business and the incredible work carried out via dozens of volunteers on a weekly basis at the John Summers clock tower, and separately on several other community projects and supporting and empowering others. We made huge strides to develop a hub centred on education, tradition and values. Sadly, that project is no more, due to barriers placed out of my control, and lack of support by others who should of been doing their jobs correctly. But my passion has never gone away. My passion for people, especially the people of this region. That's why I will be standing as a candidate for the Reform party in the Alyn and Deeside ward at the next election. Not because of #politics, but because of #progress. The main parties have done so little to bring about real change, or listen and support their constituents concerns. When I have needed my MP, MS or the support of the council. Well, it was nowhere to be found. With the exception of one or two individuals. I want to engage with you the public, as we have done on the earlier projects, and discover what #reform and #change you want to see across the county. Again, I want to re-iterate this is not a political move, it is not for me, it is a platform to shine a light on the good and bad in Flintshire and surrounding areas, and do something about it, rather than just talk about it. Are you with me? xxxxx North Wales Social Dave Ledward Deeside Decarbonisation Forum DDF Network She Debbie Bryce

For the twelve days of Christmas, the ninth of the "twelve studies of note" to read or watch over the holidays. December 2023, from the National Office of Violence Prevention Networks and National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform: Highlights of American Rescue Plan Act Funded Violence Reduction Efforts. "Responding to the urgent need to address gun violence, the White House encouraged jurisdictions across the country to use a portion of their federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations to fund violence intervention. The following report provides a snapshot of ARPA funds—including the use, impact, and potential for sustainability—in four jurisdictions: two cities, one county, and one state." The report outlines how communities can sustain these safety programs when the federal funds end. https://ovpnetwork.org/ David Muhammad aqeela sherrills

On Tuesday (31st October) West Lindsey District Council will be in the High Court alongside Braintree District Council. They will be challenging the government's use of emergency legislation allowing the Home Office to impose asylum seeker accommodation centres in local areas bypassing normal planning and consultation procedures. In this video Cllr Sally Grindrod-Smith explains the situation and their experiences of the Home Office taking charge at RAF Scampton. We've heard similar problems from Wethersfield (Braintree) and have been experiencing them here with respect to Northeye (Bexhill, no decision yet). Common problems are a lack of information, no consultation, changes in plans and fundamentally...local people don't want these large camps in small communities. It is VERY CLEAR that the Home Office are not able to work with local communities. This legislation needs to end. The government and the Home Office need to sort out arrivals and processing...rather than introduce a third problem (large scale accommodation centres). We wish Braintree and West Lindsey all the best. Please show your support...or you could be next! https://lnkd.in/eTenk9fS

🏛️ Kirklees Council to streamline the planning process, axing one committee and saving £100k annually. Changes aim to empower council officers, boost efficiency, and involve local communities. Critics argue against undemocratic aspects. #KirkleesPlanning #LocalNews #UKCouncils Read the full story to delve into the details:▶️ https://lnkd.in/d4cKUuWT

Hear, hear! But there's more to this than just lack of funding. The set up of local authorities in the UK is poor. UK local authorities compete with each other more intensively than they compete with the cities of New York or Singapore. Economies of scale are not being harnessed. And standardisation of service provision across the UK is poor. In 2014, when I met the CEO of Hampshire County Council and told him about the potential of supply chain finance to support the development of his community's local supplier base, he gave me the same response that I got from the Group Treasurer of Carillion ... they said "Damian, if I can't fuck my supplier base, I'm not interested". The UK needs a different approach to managing its cities. Well, Carillion and UK local government sure did work as a package to fuck their local suppliers. If you think about UK cities from the perspective of the Third Way philosophy, then there is the potential to deliver some quite extraordinary outcomes, including new platforms for economic growth. But it requires a genuine mindset based on the idea of a city as an entity with the power of the convener and you're using that to manage strong positive outcomes for your local community. And not to fuck over your local community, like the Group Treasurer of Carillion and the CEO of Hampshire County Council. I developed some presentation materials to explain the opportunities I saw in UK local government, but it was like shouting into the wind facing a roaring ocean. People we motivated by a lot of things. Big headline grabbing ideas ... or using the power of local government to compete with their suppliers. But not the meat and potatoes issues that matter to everyday local families.

🌟 New Blog Post Alert: US Child Labor 2024 - Where We Are and 4 Things Business Can Do 🌟 Our latest post delves into the pressing issue of child labor right here in the United States 🇺🇸 Read on to discover the current state of play and 4 things you can do 👇

As we wrap up #NationalCountyGovernmentMonth, help us recognize the 40,000 elected officials and 3.6 million county employees who are indispensable partners in our nation's intergovernmental system. Read about how counties serve our daily lives: https://lnkd.in/gaKGqYYy #counties #NCGM #localgov

Pre election promises… The problem with such promises is that they are just promises, and with all sorts of post-election needs from virtually every corner of society, there is no guarantee of fulfilment. Further more, it kicks the can down the road.   Why rely on the government for reform when you can take matters into your own hands and will help take care of the problem now?   Think different… Harmony will help solve this problem and transform the financial viability of NHS dentistry.

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