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Whitley County commissioners approve finance officers, accept investment report and take bridge bids under advisement

Whitley County Board of Commissioners · January 20, 2026
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Summary

At a January meeting, commissioners reappointed finance officers, accepted an investment report showing $2,067,453.73 in interest, took Bridge 51 bids under advisement, approved multiple reappointments and a bridge engineering agreement, and approved a four‑year voting‑system contract subject to edits.

Whitley County commissioners completed routine business at a January meeting, approving Board of Finance officers, accepting an investment report, taking bridge bids under advisement and approving a series of appointments and contracts.

The Board of Finance convened during the meeting and approved last year’s minutes and officer elections after nominations. Rob Schuen was nominated for chair and Kate Gatton was nominated for secretary; both nominations were approved by voice vote.

The county’s Finance Officer reported interest earned last year of $2,067,453.73 and presented the investment policy. The officer added that the county has been purchasing certificates of deposit on a staggered schedule — “I have 1 that's a 12 month and then 2 that are 3 months,” — and has compiled contact and CD information into a notebook for reference.…

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