Residents, APC members warn against merging economic development with building/inspection offices
Sep 12, 2025
At a Pulaski County Advisory Planning Commission meeting, members and public commenters raised concerns about a proposed consolidation of economic development functions with the building/inspection office, calling it a conflict of interest and urging transparency and consultation with affected staff and volunteer fire departments.
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Pulaski County Advisory Planning Commission members and several residents expressed strong concern about a proposed consolidation that would combine the county’s economic development office with building and inspection functions, saying the merger could create a conflict between promotion and regulatory enforcement.
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