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Commission approves lease for proposed school innovation center after heated debate over costs, access and planning
Summary
The committee approved a lease resolution for a proposed school district innovation center after lengthy public comment and commissioner debate on costs, access from northern parts of the county, long-term operating responsibilities, and promised outside funding.
The committee voted to approve a lease resolution that would allow the school district to lease a large, recently vacated building for an innovation center. The motion passed after public comments and extended commissioner debate about the lease’s costs, the county’s long-term responsibilities under a triple-net lease and whether sufficient operational planning and outside funding were in place.
Public speakers raised concerns about access and long-term costs. Mary Ginard, speaking during public comment, told commissioners: "You are the stewards of the citizens' checkbook," and urged caution on a large lease and the ongoing costs the county would incur. Michael…
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