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Unnamed Clay County commissioner says charter government "has failed us" during final comments
Summary
An unnamed Clay County commissioner used commission comments to say the countycharter government failed to deliver promised control, lower taxes and flexibility, and criticized single-member districts and campaign costs while outgoing commissioners exchanged farewells.
An unnamed Clay County commissioner opened a lengthy commission-comments period by saying the countycharter form of government "has failed us," arguing that it did not deliver on the promises made when it was adopted.
The commissioner said residents were told the charter would provide three benefits: "more control of your local officials," "lower taxes," and "more flexibility within your own destiny." "Has that happened? No," he said, adding the change to single-member…
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