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Bradford County commissioners agree to advance three county appropriation requests, debate capital improvement planning
Summary
At a Jan. 7 meeting, the Bradford County Board of County Commissioners gave consensus to advance three county requests for state appropriations — $5.2 million for courthouse renovations, $620,000 for a fire engine and $635,000 for a fire tanker — while several commissioners pressed for a formal capital improvement plan and clearer prioritization.
The Bradford County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 7 agreed by consensus to advance three county requests for state appropriations and to provide letters of support for several municipal and regional projects.
County Manager Steve Carter said the county’s formal asks to the state totaled three items: $5,200,000 for renovation and improvements to the Bradford County Courthouse; $620,000 for a new fire engine; and $635,000 for a new fire tanker. "These are the 3 asks from the county for state appropriations, and we just need consensus from the board to move forward with those," Carter said.
The request prompted extended discussion about local planning and transparency. Commissioner Andrews said she learned of the courthouse security and ADA work only recently and asked for broader involvement: "I was not privy to this information…
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