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County plans committee to coordinate America250 events, commissioners to invite mayors and school leaders
Summary
Commissioners agreed to form a community committee to coordinate local events for the America250 anniversary, including youth readings and a ceremonial tree from the state; staff will contact municipalities and schools to form the committee.
After returning from executive session the board discussed participation in America250, the federal/state initiative marking the nation's 250th anniversary. A county representative reported a state request that counties form a committee of local mayors, museum staff and other community groups to integrate America250 activities into existing county events.
The state contact requested participation on three specific dates, including July Fourth and other commemorations, and offered resources including a ceremonial tree and program materials. The county was asked to identify a youth reader to recite the Declaration of Independence on the courthouse steps and to coordinate a county flag-waving event in concert with other jurisdictions.
Commissioners authorized staff to contact mayors, school superintendents and museums to form a committee and to coordinate integration of America250 activities into existing festivals and events; no formal vote was recorded.
