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Commission tables Bourbon County Ready funding amid disputed contracts and mixed public views
Summary
After a lengthy presentation by Bourbon County Ready and heated public comment questioning contracts and measurable returns, commissioners tabled a $75,000 (proposed) funding decision until final year-end numbers can be reviewed.
The Bourbon County Commission paused action on additional funding for Bourbon County Ready (the county's economic-development entity) after an extended public discussion and a presentation from Ready’s executive. Ready staff outlined achievements including grant awards, housing studies and community grants; public speakers and a citizens’ presenter contested Ready’s performance and flagged unsigned contracts and unclear invoices.
Mark McCoy, introduced to the commission as Ready’s representative, summarized recent…
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