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County commissioner candidates debate budget, property rights and casino rezoning
Summary
Four candidates for two Rockingham County commission seats argued over revenue-neutral budgeting, staffing for public safety and the contentious casino rezoning. Incumbents defended recent investments; challengers called for a referendum and revenue-neutral approaches.
Four candidates seeking two seats on the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners discussed taxation, county budgets, casino rezoning and working relationships with fellow commissioners at a GOP forum in Wentworth.
Incumbent Charlie Hall pointed to $2.2 billion in local investment and defended the board’s recent budgets and capital projects, including a multi-year capital improvement plan…
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