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Commissioners waive two fairgrounds fees after Olive Motherhood plea
Summary
After public comment from the Olive Motherhood Foundation asking reconsideration of a denied fee waiver, the Williams County commission unanimously waived fees for that nonprofit and the Iron Brotherhood and directed staff to review fairgrounds waiver policy and agreements.
During public comment at the Williams County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, 2026, Jossi Rice, president and founder of the Olive Motherhood Foundation, asked the board to reconsider a denial of a fee waiver for a weekend "murder mystery" fundraiser and food drive, saying the late denial left the nonprofit unable to budget for the event’s largest expense and would reduce funds available to feed local families.
The foundation, a 501(c)(3) founded in 2022, told…
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