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Houghton County splits 3-2 to order RFP for Canal View appraisal after provider warns privatization would cut staff
Summary
The Houghton County Board voted 3-2 to direct the Canal View board to solicit RFPs for an appraisal and business evaluation after Canal View leaders described occupancy, staffing and contracts and a public commenter opposed selling the facility.
The Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Nov. 12 to direct the Canal View board to request proposals for a property appraisal and a business evaluation, after Canal View representatives briefed the commissioners on capacity, staffing and contractual arrangements. The motion passed with Commissioners Joel Keranen, Glenn Anderson and Gretchen Janssen voting in favor and Chairman Tom Tikkanen and Commissioner Roy Britz opposed.
Adam Laplander, speaking for Canal View, told the board…
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