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Gogebic County approves Fairgrounds Management Agreement amid public concern
Summary
The county voted 5-2 to approve a management agreement with the Friends of the Fair, approved a grass-cutting contract and authorized bids for concrete pads and accessible patios; a public commenter said she was unaware the fair was on the agenda and raised concerns about land transfers to nonprofits.
The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a Fairgrounds Management Agreement with the Friends of the Fair and authorized several related contracts and improvement bids at its March 26 meeting. Chairman Dan Siirila presided.
Commissioner Wood told colleagues he supports the Friends of the Fair managing the fair itself but does not support them taking control of the entire fairgrounds. The board approved the management agreement in a roll-call vote recorded as five in favor and two opposed (YES: Lorenson,…
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