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Carroll County commissioners agree to earmark contingency funds and place NPRP response on next meeting agenda after heated discussion
Summary
After an often-contentious exchange, the Board of Carroll County Commissioners agreed to earmark funds from the county's contingency reserve for efforts opposing the NPRP power-line project and to place a formal budget item on next week's agenda for specific allocations.
Carroll County commissioners voted June 26 to earmark county contingency funds for potential legal and community support tied to opposition to the NPRP power-line project and to place a formal budget discussion on next week's agenda.
The discussion began after commissioners and members of the public reacted to a recent federal court ruling affecting private-property access for the line. A motion was proposed during open session to "earmark" $100,000 from the county's reserve for contingencies to support efforts opposed to the project; commissioners debated whether the board should set aside a specific dollar amount immediately or first hold a full agendaed…
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