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Madison County Board appoints Adam Walden as county engineer amid dissent over process and cost
Summary
The Madison County Board voted 20–7 on Feb. 17 to appoint Adam Walden county engineer for a six-year term at $129,400, prompting objections from several board members who said a more experienced candidate was bypassed and questioned the timing given fiscal pressures.
The Madison County Board appointed Adam Walden as county engineer on Feb. 17, voting 20–7 to make the appointment effective Feb. 18, 2021 and set the salary at $129,400.
Opponents voiced objections during debate, arguing the board had overlooked more experienced candidates and that the timing and cost were inappropriate while taxpayers face budget strain. "I have no problems with Mr. Walden’s resume, I just…
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