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Complaint prompts county review after offensive political apparel, alleged harassment at fair
Summary
Multiple vendors and fair attendees complained about political apparel and alleged harassment at a vendor booth during the county fair; the fair director said the county administrator and civil prosecutor are reviewing subsequent actions by those involved.
Several fair vendors and visitors told the County Fair Board they were disturbed by political apparel and alleged harassment at vendor booths during the fair, and the board was told county legal staff are reviewing follow‑up actions.
Why it matters: Complaints allege that apparel and conduct at vendor booths crossed the fair’s exhibitor rules, which restrict vulgar or offensive displays and give fair management discretion to remove items or vendors. The episode prompted a number of public emails and phone calls to fair leadership, and county officials said they are investigating whether actions beyond protected speech occurred.
Public commenters Gail Baker and…
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