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Armstrong County commissioners approve KOZ extension in 2–1 vote
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Summary
On March 19, 2026, the Armstrong County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-10 extending a KOZ by a 2–1 vote; two public commenters later spoke in support. Commissioner Pat Fabian was recorded as opposed.
On March 19, 2026, the Armstrong County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #2026-10 to extend a KOZ after a recorded 2–1 vote.
The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Commissioner Anthony G. Shea and seconded by Commissioner Pat Fabian; the minutes record the motion as passing 2 to 1 with Commissioner Fabian opposed. The text of the resolution is recorded in the meeting minutes as Resolution #2026-10; the minutes do not provide additional detail about the length or terms of the extension.
Two residents who had signed up in advance, Evan Lyle and Richard Wakefield, later addressed the board and spoke in support of the KOZ extension. The minutes record that both submitted forms asking to speak on item 11a and that they spoke in favor when the item came to the table; no direct quotes were recorded in the minutes.
The board did not record further debate or an expanded staff report in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026.