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Wagoner County commissioners delay vote on downtown “junction” funding after title dispute surfaces
Summary
Commissioners paused action on a county contribution to a downtown Wagner “junction” project after concerns that a separate land‑title error could leave county taxpayers responsible for legal costs tied to a disputed $3,000 tract.
Wagoner County commissioners on Oct. 12 paused consideration of a proposed county contribution to a downtown Wagner “junction” economic development project after commissioners raised concerns that a separate land‑title error could expose county taxpayers to litigation costs.
Commissioner Kelly said he supports the junction project but told colleagues the county needs “clarity” before committing more funds, noting the county recently paid $343,000 to rehabilitate Wagner’s water tower and that total county participation with the city could top roughly $650,000. “I’m in absolute support of it. But I have a…little bit of an issue that I think we, as commissioners, and even the public need to be aware of,” Kelly said at the meeting.
The immediate concern is a separate property…
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