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Resident alleges commissioners met with solar developer and failed to follow low-bid rules; board responds
Summary
During public comment a resident asked whether commissioners had met with Hecate representatives about a proposed 8,000-acre solar project and alleged the county failed to take the lowest bidder on a contract, drawing responses from the county attorney and commissioners; the transcript shows the allegations were contested and not resolved on the record.
A member of the public used the three-minute public-comment period to raise multiple concerns: whether county officials have a duty of honesty in public meetings, whether any commissioner had met with representatives of Hecate or affiliated companies about a proposed roughly 8,000-acre solar project, and allegations that the county did not accept the lowest bid on a prior contract and was reprimanded by the state.
The commenter asked directly, "Have you met with or had discussions with…
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