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Former commissioner urges support for '1st Park 8 40' project, citing buyouts for flood‑prone homes
Summary
Glenn Thomas, a former county commissioner, told the Wilson County judicial committee that a proposal called '1st Park 8 40' would include voluntary purchase offers for about 10 flood‑impacted households and bring new tax revenue; he argued the site fits the county’s growth corridor and provides economic benefits.
Glenn Thomas, who identified himself as a former Wilson County commissioner, used his public‑comment time to endorse a proposal he identified as “1st Park 8 40,” saying the plan would include voluntary purchase offers for roughly 10 households currently exposed to flooding and runoff.
“This project ... was different by including voluntary purchase of…
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