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Nonprofit eligibility hearing turns heated as commissioners take applications under advisement
Summary
A public hearing on adding organizations to Washington County's Section 1‑108 nonprofit eligibility list drew multiple applicants and sharp public comment, including an outburst that led the presiding officer to eject a speaker; commissioners deferred decisions to allow staff to compile further information about applicants and the funding review.
The Board held a public hearing Tuesday to consider applications from organizations seeking placement on the county’s Section 1‑108 list of nonprofits eligible to apply for county contributions. The applicants represented a mix of service, faith‑based and volunteer organizations.
County Attorney Zachary Keefer summarized the legal framework: Section 1‑108 of the Washington County Code authorizes the commissioners to contribute annually to qualified nonprofit organizations, and an annual public hearing is required to consider additions to the list. Keefer read the list of applicants in the agenda packet, which included Shield…
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