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Commission appoints Fred Lee Jr. to Land Bank Authority and renews public defense and behavioral‑health contracts
Summary
The board appointed Fred Lee Jr. to fill an unexpired Land Bank Authority term and approved the second‑half payment to the Georgia Public Defender Council and renewal of the Unison Behavioral Health contract (county portion around $20–30k depending on line items).
At the July 13 meeting the Ware County Board made several administrative approvals.
Commissioners unanimously appointed Fred Lee Jr. to fill an unexpired term on the Land Bank Authority; Lee addressed the board, described his local ties and said he would make time to serve. The appointment vote was taken during the regular meeting following the work session.
The board also approved a resolution to approve the second half of the county’s contractual funding for the Georgia Public Defender Council, acknowledging the county fiscal year overlap requires two approvals per provider annual cycle. Commissioners emphasized the ongoing need for legal services.
Finally, the commission approved the annual renewal of the contract with Unison Behavioral Health to continue mental‑health and substance‑use services countywide. Staff clarified the county’s contribution details and that Unison provides services in partnership with local law enforcement and neighboring counties.
