City Council Candidates On the Issues: Franklin Moore

As we get closer to the April 3 election, Patch is reaching out again to candidates to ask them for their approach to concerns raised by residents in recent weeks. We'll be posting responses as they come in. 

What will be your top three priorities on council? 

Franklin Moore: Basic services (law enforcement, fire protection, water, and sanitation) should always come first! At the moment, Goose Creek is lacking fire stations and staff. The police department is short officers and is below the state average for the ratio of officers to citizens. As the city grows so should these services.

Other than basic services, I will help resolve the major concerns of citizens: 

1. We should protect the golf course with deed restrictions and any other means necessary to ensure it is NOT developed. 
2. We should work with SCDOT to ensure a safe speed limit when Henry Brown Blvd is connected to Montague Plantation Rd. 
3. We should better guide growth to lessen the impact of development and prevent conflicts between homeowners and business owners (such as the IGA/Woodland Lakes/Braemore issue).

The council has been split recently on the need to restrict future council actions at the Crowfield Golf and Country Club. What is your position on the course and do you support deed restrictions? 

FM: We should protect the golf course. I support deed restrictions! Please read .

Road issues are a frequent concern from residents but the city isn't responsible for the roads. What role should city council and its members play in transportation? 

City council should be responsible for standing up for our citizens and use their political influence for the greater good of citizens. That includes working with SCDOT on road issues. As far as the Henry Brown Blvd/Montague Plantation connection, I was quoted by Stefan Rogenmoser in the Gazette saying: "Commission chairman Franklin Moore recommended (to City Council) … a low speed limit and no trucks."

Some residents in Woodland Lakes and Braemore suggested the city purchase nearby commercial property when developers planned a grocery store. Should the city buy land to protect property owners? What else can the city do to address resident concerns?

FM: Here are a few ways the City can navigate the challenges of development and allow all rights to prevail:

•  Shore up the current zoning laws to provide better buffering between land uses.
•  Purchase green space to dilute commercial crowding.
• Highlight relevant sections of our comprehensive plan to preview potential development, and head-off conflicts by informing concerned citizens before the builders arrive.
• Continuously conduct land use audits of developing areas to ensure a peaceful coexistence.

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What else do you want residents to know about your campaign?

FM: I volunteered for the Planning Commission to serve the community. I would like to take that dedication one step further and volunteer to lead our city into the future on City Council. I encourage you to vote for someone who will listen to you and fight for you. I am committed to preserving the quality and character of our city for my family, current residents, and future generations. Vote for MOORE on April 3!

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