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Cherokee County OKs GOP debate at courthouse after organizers agree to cover security costs
Summary
Commissioners approved use of the Cherokee County Courthouse for a GOP debate on Feb. 5, 2026, after GOP representatives said they would cover required fees and security deposits; the county attorney raised concerns about hosting a partisan event at a county facility.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 20 to allow a GOP debate at the Cherokee County Courthouse on Feb. 5, 2026, after GOP representatives said they would cover the costs required under the county’s facility-use policy.
Commissioner Ben Adams brought the item to the board’s attention, and the County Attorney expressed concerns about using a county facility for a partisan political event and the potential use of county funds to provide security. GOP representatives told the board they would cover the costs and submit the fee and security deposit required by the county facility-use policy. Commissioner Adams moved to allow the use of the courthouse for the event; Commissioner Alan Byrant seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The minutes record the board’s approval and the organizers’ commitment to cover fees and security deposits; they do not record further conditions or a county-funded security plan. The event is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2026, and the organizers are responsible for complying with the county facility-use policy and deposit requirements.
