Former commissioner urges transparency, opposes 'one county' consolidation effort
Jerry Gurer, a former commissioner and long‑time council member, used his public‑comment time to press for transparency around a gubernatorial task force and to oppose any move toward a single 'one county' government or annexation of cities.
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Jerry Gurer spoke during public comment to urge transparency and public access regarding a governor‑created task force. Gurer said he previously served as commissioner for eight years and on county council for 24 years and questioned the task force's authority, pay and meeting schedule. "I want to be on record to be a 100% against 1 county government, taking over annexing a city," Gurer said, adding he wants task‑force meetings to be public and the public to know where money and authority would come from.
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