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Commissioners table EMC Strategy Group renewal amid concerns about grants and communications
Summary
After public comment and prolonged questioning, the court voted to table consideration of a 12-month renewal with EMC Strategy Group LLC; commissioners cited unmet expectations on grant outcomes and asked for clearer reporting and a council review before any renewal.
Wilson County commissioners on Dec. 23 voted to table action on a proposed 12-month renewal with EMC Strategy Group LLC after public criticism and extended questioning about the contractor—s role and results.
Public commenter Miss Kibbe opened the discussion during agenda item 6, saying the county has paid the firm but received no grant awards: "that investment has paid off with nothing, not 1 grant," she told the court.
Brenda Trevino, county auditor, told commissioners the renewal request would continue a monthly service fee of $5,500 ($66,000 per…
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