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County law director: large Hendersonville bequest must be accepted by commissioners before use; trustees debate how to spend it
Summary
Board members discussed a large bequest to the Hendersonville Library and reviewed county procedures: the county commission must first accept the gift, finance must appropriate funds, and the will's language will control permissible uses.
Sumner County trustees discussed a large, unsolicited bequest designated for the Hendersonville Library during the Jan. 8 meeting and sought clarity on who controls acceptance and spending.
Board Chair Joanna Daniels told trustees that she had received a letter from Mayor Clary and a separate letter from a local representative, Alicia, both outlining preferences for how the donation should be used. Daniels said she was concerned about using a one‑time gift for recurring operating costs such as added…
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