VOEGELE CONTINUES WITH BUCKNER MALL PORK FIASCO

In a recent article found in the Courier-Journal, Magistrate David Voegele once again displayed why his ongoing push for Oldham County to purchase the “Buckner Mall” on KY Highway 146 is likely the most ridiculous idea to come before county government in some time. Voegele made a strong commitment during his campaign for Magistrate to “Clean up Buckner” among other things. His lack of fiscal responsibility continues to shine through every time he discusses his ideas for this fiasco of a project.

Voegele can’t decide whether he wants to make the people of Oldham County believe he wants the Buckner Mall removed for aesthetic or safety reasons. It is clear that Voegele considers the property an eyesore and wants it removed at whatever cost necessary to taxpayers, not to mention the fact that some people would lose their livelihoods in this difficult economy. In the article, Voegele states that if the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet did in fact widen the road for safety reasons during future work, that they would do so on the other side of the road from the Buckner Mall. This is unacceptable to Voegele as he is far more concerned with removing the Buckner Mall at the expense of Oldham County taxpayers rather than let the state redesign the road as their engineers might recommend. Why should Oldham County taxpayers be forced to spend nearly $100,000 for a pork project dreamed up by Magistrate Voegele along a STATE HIGHWAY?

Voegele has supported several tax increases and higher fees during his time on Fiscal Court under the guise that county government must have the additional revenue to survive. Yet he continues to march forward on his mission to waste taxpayer money on another pork project. Will Magistrate Voegele ever get it?
Voegele’s campaign slogan was “Is it 2007 yet?” Many people now seem to be asking “Is it 2011 yet?” in regards to getting new leadership in this county. Let’s hope the future leaders of Oldham County can manage with more common sense and fiscal responsibility.