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Council rejects motion to seek compromise on Kangaroo Lane private-road dispute
Summary
Councilman Carlton Washington's motion to meet with affected parties about Kangaroo Lane — a privately owned road residents say the county maintained for decades — failed 2–4. Residents at the meeting described prior county maintenance and inconsistent staff messages.
A motion to negotiate a compromise with residents affected by maintenance changes on Kangaroo Lane failed on June 11 when Sumter County Council voted 4–2 against meeting with the parties to work toward a settlement.
Councilman Carlton B. Washington moved that "this body agree to meet with the effective party(ies) and work out a compromise that is acceptable to everyone." Councilman Eugene R. Baten seconded the motion. Council members Artie…
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