Residents press commissioners during public comment on oversight and court procedures
Two public commenters raised concerns: one asked how treasurer spending is approved; a second accused county officials and courts of denying due process and demanded more accessible public comment. Commissioners did not take action on the complaints during the meeting.
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During the public-comment period, Bill Perkins, a Delaware County resident, asked county leaders what checks prevent the treasurer from making 'a bad investment or misspending funds' and whether funds could be spent 'millions on a whim' without approval. Staff reminded the speaker that the format is public comment rather than a back-and-forth question-and-answer session.
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