Benton County commissioners commit $5,000 to Code Red emergency alert system after split votes
After a presentation and debate, the Benton County Commission voted to commit $5,000 to the Code Red emergency alert system; an attempt to table the funding failed before the final 11–2 roll-call vote approving the commitment.
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Debbie Kyle presented Code Red, the county’s emergency notification system, during the Benton County Commission meeting on May 20, 2019. Following the presentation and a public offer of help from storm spotter Ben Richardson, commissioners debated whether the county should cover the cost of enrollment.
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