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Commissioner urges negotiation with Covia to protect local jobs; mayor says talks underway
Summary
Commissioner Preston raised concerns about layoffs at Covia and urged county negotiation over a road through company property to protect local jobs; Mayor Mark Ward said he has a meeting scheduled with Covia’s plant manager and county staff after the company resumed severance‑tax payments.
CAMDEN, BENTON COUNTY — During commissioners' remarks, Commissioner Preston urged the county and mayor to negotiate with Covia, a sand‑mining company on Highway 70 West, after he described recent layoffs and the site's local economic importance.
"I've known several to have worked there. I know 2 or 3 out there that's been there for decades... I think that these jobs at Covia is more important than…
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