Quotes by Joseph Wood

“We will speak to the community about what they want in improvements, such as in transportation, traffic, pedestrian traffic and aesthetic features.”

“Overall, there has been a groundswell of improvements in the nine years Ive been here. Weve seen property snatched up by investors, improved and then sold.”

“I had intended to serve one more term as mayor pro-tem, then retire from public service and move out to my farm in the county, ... But over the weekend I decided it would be better for Gray for me to spend this last four years as mayor. If I stayed as mayor pro-tem, it would be like I was condoning the way Mayor Briley is doing things, and I dont.”

“I thought it had gotten better, but in the last few weeks there have been more incidents,”

“He also doesnt always act in a proper manner at City Council meetings, ... I think the mayors office should take a little different direction.”

“I welcome anyone who is interested in running. Let the people choose, and may the best person win,”

“We want to look at how theyre operating, if they should be operating at those locations or developing the parcels for facilities and utilities.”

“In the late 90s, lots of other people had entered the business and it got crowded. As the new team came on board, we asked how do we compete differently in this marketplace?”

“Its without a doubt the worst visual spot in town. We dont always get complaints from those areas. Youve got folks whose property is in the same condition as the people across the street.”

“People who are making us do additional work are liable for the cost. Rather than burdening the entire population with the work caused by a few, it makes a few accountable for the cost.”