Of the many things that can be said about the Tour de Georgia this year, one thing is for certain, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle ensured an excellent start to the Tour in Savannah, GA and a great finish of the first leg at the Civic Center.
Staffed by loyal Cagle aide Elizabeth Dewberry as Executive Director, Cagle transformed what was already a great event into one that is even better and surely will become one of the crown jewel events of cycling in North America.
What gets lost in the story is that prior to Cagle and Dewberry’s involvement, the Tour cost the state $1 million to put on. They turned that around and this year, have had an even better and more successful event so far, that has only cost the state $250K. The return on that investment in local tourism dollars far exceeds that in Savannah alone on the first leg.
Cyclists throughout Georgia are learning that they have a very strong supporter and someone who “gets it” in Lt. Governor Casey Cagle.
Hundreds turned out today in sunny Savannah to enjoy the Tour and festivities whereas when the Tour was last in Savannah a few years back, it was said that all the supporters could have fit onto a bus.
Not only did Casey and Elizabeth take on this task, they “rode” what they preached too, both competing in the Ride for Research. Most elected officials simply sign their name onto something and just show up at the end to take the glory. Not Casey Cagle. He’s hands on, effective, and genuine in his approach to every project and cause that he takes on and the difference is in the results and the experience of those involved.
10 responses so far ↓
Bull Moose // Apr 21, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Let me add, if the Tour is coming through your town, don’t miss it! It’s just incredible!
Mike // Apr 22, 2008 at 6:49 am
The tour is coming to where I’m at on finals day. Which is really going to mess everyone up. Impossible to get into town they say, if we manage to get there we are stuck until after 6pm. No change in finals schedule.
fun times
Painterman // Apr 22, 2008 at 6:49 am
Casey can ride a bike in his French shorts, but he can’t let the Senate vote on a tax cut! Good job Casey, keep your priorities in order! Look good to the public for 2010 but stab the tax payers in the back!
SpaceyG // Apr 22, 2008 at 8:20 am
Oh this is not good… mental images of Casey Cagle in spandex shorts. Least it’s not Perdue I suppose.
thomaswheatley // Apr 22, 2008 at 10:30 am
“I’m Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and I approve this message.”
Bull Moose // Apr 22, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Painterman - It was Richardson who wouldn’t agree to real tax relief buddy. Had Richardson allowed a vote on the Cagle tax relief efforts, we would have all had our state income taxes lowered.
emyscott23 // Apr 22, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Who is Elizabeth Dewberry?
Bull Moose // Apr 22, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Dewberry is the Executive Director of the Tour de Georgia and was Cagle’s Campaign Manager. She’s also participates in triathalons.
Bull Moose // Apr 22, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Dewberry is the Executive Director of the Tour de Georgia and was Cagle’s Campaign Manager. She also participates in triathalons.
Dantes // Apr 24, 2008 at 6:03 pm
uhhhhh, bull, she’s a little bit more than that!
run, johnny, run!