Petition to End CEIDC Moves to November Ballot
CROCKETT – The petition to end Crockett Economic and Industrial Development Corporation (CEIDC) had already gathered enough signatures to make it on the ballot, leaving only the formality of Crockett city council to make sure the measure would be legal and put it on the next ballot. The Monday, Aug. 19 meeting went almost three hours, with a long executive session and budget items to boot, still brought another standing-room crowd, to hear the final word on the petition.
CEIDC Executive Director James Gentry addressed the council earlier in the meeting, seemingly to debunk some of the information reported in The Messenger regarding uncertainty about the office and communication situation between Gentry and the city.
“We plan to resume normal office operations as soon as the offices are in good working condition,” Gentry explained. “CEIDC is still formulating a strategy for new office locations if CEIDC cannot remain in the current location. Until CEIDC has a permanent office and all offices are in good working condition, the phone can be rolled over to my work cell phone number: 903-394-1138. Our new email for a CEIDC is JJGentry03@gmail.com, until we can develop a more formalized account.”
After the long budget meeting, Crockett Mayor Dr. Ianthia Fisher announced the beginning of an executive session to discuss the petition, surprising those in the audience by announcing the council members would leave, allowing the public to remain in their seats and not have to stand in the lobby. The gesture was greeted by applause and mentions of gratitude.
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