Residents urge county support for Manna House; callers press for stronger development oversight
During public comment, Vice Chairman Gerald Blocker and others asked the county to support Manna House with donations or a long-term lease for distribution space; citizens also urged stricter development impact studies and raised opposition to a proposed surface mine.
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In the Aug. 4 meeting's public-comment period, Vice Chairman Gerald Blocker and Mr. Lott urged increased county involvement to support Manna House and encouraged donations and partnership with churches and local businesses. Mr. Lott asked the county to consider providing a long-term lease or donated vacant building for food drop-off, distribution and storage to support Manna House and Second Harvest.
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