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Fair association presents candidate; commissioners move to enter contract negotiations amid public concern about transparency
Summary
The Bradford County Fair Association introduced Harley Hutchinson as its preferred candidate for fair manager; the commission moved to begin contract negotiations while a public commenter said recent fair board actions were not being conducted "above board."
The Bradford County Fair Association presented Harley Hutchinson as its chosen candidate for fair manager during the Sept. 25 county commission meeting; the board voted to enter contract negotiations with Hutchinson and expect to finalize terms within about a week.
Brad Thomas, vice president of the Bradford County Fair Association, summarized the fair board’s selection process and introduced Hutchinson. Hutchinson, who identified herself as director of events for the Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville and a resident of Union County, described her event‑planning, sponsorship and operations experience…
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