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Resident urges Geary County Commission to oppose state water‑transmission bill; commissioners defer action
Summary
At the Feb. 23 meeting a resident asked the commission to oppose pending state legislation on water transmission. Commissioners said they lacked sufficient information to act immediately; Commissioner Ascher said he would contact Senator Argabright for details.
A resident urged the Geary County Commission on Feb. 23 to oppose pending state legislation related to water transmission, but commissioners declined to take an immediate position pending more information.
During public comment, Desree Pettera asked the commission to vote to oppose the state bill on transmission of water issues. Commissioner Trish Giordano responded that the commission did not have enough information to take a formal stance and said she would look into the matter. Pettera urged faster action, saying the legislature planned a vote on Wednesday. Commissioner Keith Ascher said he would call Senator Argabright to learn more.
No formal motion or vote was taken on the matter at the meeting. Commissioners agreed to follow up with additional information before deciding whether to adopt an official position.
What happens next: Commissioner Ascher’s outreach to Senator Argabright and staff briefings on the bill will inform any future commission consideration; the commission did not adopt a position during the Feb. 23 meeting.
