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Supervisor objects to Prairie Meadows appointments, citing potential conflict; staff says Racing & Gaming found no conflict
Summary
A supervisor opposed replacing four Prairie Meadows appointees without cause and raised concern that a proposed appointee’s prior role as president of Wild Rose Casino could pose a conflict. County staff said Racing and Gaming found no conflict and argued the candidate’s knowledge is an asset; the appointments were advanced by roll call.
A contentious exchange occurred during the April 8 Polk County Board of Supervisors meeting when a supervisor objected to a resolution removing and replacing four Prairie Meadows appointees.
The supervisor said the county’s relationship with Prairie Meadows has been nonpartisan and beneficial, and said removing appointees without cause ‘‘takes me in pause.’’ He…
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