Lexington SC Real Estate Update January 27, 2010.
Wow, 2010 is here and we are almost finished with the first month of the year. I continue to read and get some great information from the Lexington Chronicle and enjoy the publicaiton so much, I just renewed for another year. Having said that, I will continue to get my information from that source regarding Lexington SC Real Estate and events in the area.
Lighting up in public could be harder in 2010 - Bobby Horton thinks he has enough votes to ban workplace smoking in West Columbia. “We are looking at the ordinances passed by Cayce, Springdale and Lexington, and will consider what is best for our city, our residents, andour businesses,” the mayor said. Horton predicted an ordance couldbe in place by early summer. The first vote could be as early as February, “but we will take enough time to ensure the right wording.” “The workplace ban must include exemptions,” said Horton, “for such things as private clubs and businesses with no employees.”
Lawmakers Predict – More job cuts - The numbers look grim. Economic advisors have told state lawmakers to expect they will have $1 billion less this year to spend than was forcast last year. That means more cuts in state services and possible layoffs. In solid numbers, the Bureau of Economic Advisors last year forecast $6.7 billion in state taxes, fees and other revenues. But after 6 reductions in the forecast, lawmakers had to plan a budget with less than $5.7 billion. That led to massive cuts and layoffs of state employees, many of them Lexington County residents.
Local People Wanted To Count Local People - More than 1200 fderal workers will be hired in a 5 county area, including Lexington. However, there is a catch. These $12.75 per hour employees will only be hired for a 4 to 6 week period. The Census Bureau officially opened its West Columbia office on Monday. The office will serve Lexington, Saluda, Aiken and Newberry Counties. The West Columbia office is expected to interview at least 2,400 prospective new employees in order to fill the needed 1,200 workers who will attempt to contact those who do not fill out and return survey forms they receive through the mail. The new jobs will begin in March, and most of the work will be at night or on weekends in a effort to make contact with residents who work during the day. Earl Sasser, the West Columbia office manager said prospective employees must pass a credit check and a criminal background check, as well as a basic skills test. The office is located at 425 Sunset Blvd. in the Capitol Square Shopping Center.
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