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Residents raise concerns about early‑voting site choice, local namesakes and water quality during public comment
Summary
During the Nov. 3 public comment period residents asked the board to better commemorate county namesakes Cornelius Harnett and Alexander Lillington, raised concerns about a proposed early‑voting site at a privately owned business tied to a local GOP precinct chair, and urged improved water treatment to address contaminants affecting children and
The public comment period at the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting on Nov. 3 included multiple residents raising issues the board did not take formal action on at that meeting.
Glenn Maughan urged the county to more prominently recognize Cornelius Harnett and Alexander Lillington with plaques, a liberty tree and additional displays; he also repeated an earlier public request to secure broader recognition of Cornelius Harnett’s service. Another speaker, Alan Longman, urged the board to shift meetings to 6 p.m. to…
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