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Public commenter alleges possible conflict of interest tied to county legal contract; resident praises commissioner grant work
Summary
During public comment John Linder alleged the county used a no‑bid contract with the Kellington law firm (billing over $14,000) and suggested the firm represented donors to two commissioners; Rebecca Wallace separately praised Commissioner Kit Johnston for pursuing grants—both remarks were part of public comment and elicited no substantive board response at the meeting.
Two public commenters addressed the board during the public comment period with contrasting perspectives.
John Linder of McMinnville raised concerns about a county legal contract. Linder said he identified a brief read into the record at a past meeting that appeared to have been prepared by the Kellington law firm and alleged the work was done under a no‑bid…
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