Monday, December 8, 2014

2 Dec 14 - Feedback from Community Listening Session

Question:  Feedback from the Community Listening Session in Hinesville

Answer:  There were over 700 people in attendance and it was standing room only.  We gave a good feel to the Dept of the Army of our concerns.  Mayors, State Reps, State NG, Superintendants, folks from Savannah to Brunswick and many more attended.  There were six day sessions in all discussing our economic impact of the military/DA Civilian downsizing.  Topics covered education, business, economic alignment, veterans and health care. 

20% of teachers/counselors in four school districts are dependents of Soldiers.  If sequestration continues it will empty schools.  There could also be a 30% decrease in home values.

GCSM: So the downsizing is not only affecting us but the community as well. 

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