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Citizens urge action on homelessness, library tech, nonprofit contracts and museum funding
Summary
Several citizens used the Oct. 28 Gaston County commission meeting to call for county action on homelessness among students, library digital‑equity upgrades, clarity on Camp Sertoma’s contract and parcel status, and restoration of museum and fire‑service capacity.
Multiple speakers used the Oct. 28 public‑comment period to press the county for action on social‑service and community issues.
Digital equity and library computers: Don Michael described 16 new library workstations that remain unavailable to the public three years after the project began and said 12 library PCs still run Windows 7, a system Microsoft stopped supporting in 2020. He urged the county to synchronize library and school technology procurement and cybersecurity contracts so libraries and schools share upgrade cycles and security standards. Michael asked the county to treat libraries as partners in education rather than an afterthought.
Camp Sertoma and county property/contract questions: Alan Ruthier, representing Camp Sertoma (a special‑needs summer camp…
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