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Baker County commissioners honor late Commissioner Bennett; board discusses boat ramp, AgCenter and budget concerns
Summary
Commissioners reflected on the late Commissioner Bennett's influence, discussed naming a county road in his honor, and reviewed operational items including the boat ramp's FEMA-related repairs, AgCenter reopening delays, and concerns about state property-tax proposals and county revenue impacts.
Commissioners spent substantial time honoring the late Commissioner James ("Commissioner Bennett"), with staff and colleagues saying his tough questions improved staff work and board performance.
Miss Waddell, community development staff, said Bennett's questions once intimidated her but later improved staff reports: "What question is he gonna ask me?" she said, and urged the board to keep asking those outside-the-box questions. County manager Sarah thanked staff for preparing the packet and noted staff…
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