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Lee County Board approves Brooklyn Road funding, opioid settlement appropriation, referendum and routine business
Summary
The board approved a joint funding agreement and appropriation for Brooklyn Road, amended opioid settlement funding to $12,300 for a presentation, authorized an advisory referendum on a federal scholarship tax credit, and approved routine budget, claims and appointment items.
At its meeting the Lee County Board carried a number of funding, ballot and routine governance measures.
Brooklyn Road: The board approved a joint funding agreement for federally funded construction on Brooklyn Road and approved an appropriation resolution for the project after a motion by Kitson and second by Wilson; both motions passed on voice votes.
Opioid settlement funds: Board members discussed an opioid settlement funds request to secure a presenter for an April 9, 2026 presentation. Initial figures in the discussion varied; the motion was amended and the board approved an appropriation of $12,300 to secure the presenter and related costs.
Advisory referendum on federal scholarship tax credit: The board approved a resolution authorizing an advisory referendum question asking whether the state should implement the federal scholarship tax credit program (described to the board as a dollar‑for‑dollar federal tax credit that could fund school scholarships). The resolution places the advisory question on the ballot to signal local support to the governor and legislature.
Other routine approvals: The board approved budget adjustments for the judges and sheriff’s office (accounting for grant funds), adopted the 2026 comprehensive noxious weed work plan for submission to the Department of Agriculture, approved multiple appointments including members to the Lee County Sheriff's Merit Commission and the Lee County Housing Authority, and approved monthly revenue and claims reports via roll call. Motions on routine items carried either by voice vote or roll call as noted in the minutes.
