Residents raise concerns about ICE activity and sudden paving in public comment

Aug 13, 2026

During public communication Arlo Ryan Cohane urged county leaders to act on reports of ICE actions affecting residents; Lori Kimmel complained about lack of notice and contact information for the Leland Road paving project.

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At general public communication, Arlo Ryan Cohane of Oak Grove urged the board to take stronger action and produce a plan in response to perceived ICE operations affecting residents: "I'm here because I'm not a coward and I will not be complicit," he said, asking for concrete actions and communications to keep residents safe.

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