Resident criticizes commissioners over 'dysfunction'; board responds

Jan 21, 2026

Duane Wheatley urged greater professionalism and transparency, criticized spending on satellite trash sites and a dormant TIF parcel, and said commissioners and council are not working together; commissioners responded with explanations about inherited decisions, redevelopment plans and meeting practices.

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During the Jan. 21 public comment period, Duane Wheatley said he had lived in Scott County two years and called for commissioners and council members to "leave your egos at the door" and act professionally. He criticized past spending, including satellite trash sites and renovations, questioned the use of a nine-year dormant TIF district, and asked why public speakers were placed at the end of agendas.

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