The 60th Board of County Commissioners of Carroll County adopted Governing Principles, which will give the public a clear understanding of their stance on a broad range of issues.

According to Carroll County’s press release, “The Board has outlined their stance on property taxes, economic development, protection of individual property rights and a whole host of other ideas.”

The principles, which will be posted on the County’s website in the coming weeks, begin with a broad statement:

Smaller, Constitutional Government: As a matter of principle, this Board of County Commissioners believes our citizens want smaller, less intrusive government; will restructure it accordingly; and encourage private sector solutions and/or partnerships to fulfill community needs whenever possible.

Read the Carroll County press statement, and the full set of principles, online.