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Commissioners welcome OA Defense and note local development interest

Board of Commissioners · May 12, 2025

Summary

In commissioner comments, officials welcomed OA Defense, a firearms manufacturer reportedly considering local facilities, and discussed a citizen report about activity at a vacant property; staff said the company has local owner ties and that the board will engage on community impacts.

During commissioner comments Manager (speaker 3) said OA Defense, a firearms manufacturer, is scouting facilities in the area and that the company has ownership ties in the county. “OA Defense is a… company… up and coming… that was scouting places in this area,” the manager said, and described local workforce factors and owners from the area.

The manager also described responding to a citizen phone report of activity at an old horse farm; he visited the site and said a gatekeeper was fixing a gate and another party appeared to be inspecting the property. Commissioners welcomed the potential investment and thanked public‑works staff for recent facility and grounds work.

No formal action was taken; commissioners noted the potential for future engagement with the company and local development interests.

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