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Van Buren County judge honors late Paula Smith, urges civility in court

Van Buren County Quorum Court · August 5, 2024
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The county judge opened the meeting with a memorial for the late Paula Smith and called on members of the Van Buren County Quorum Court to "go hard on the issues and easy on the people," urging cooperative, civil debate rather than partisan bitterness.

The county judge opened the Van Buren County Quorum Court meeting by placing a black bow in the chamber to honor the late Paula Smith and delivering an extended statement urging civility among elected officials. The judge said Smith…

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