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Board rejects motion to demolish Folsom House; future uses remain under consideration
Summary
A motion to demolish the county‑owned Folsom House failed 7–10–1 at the June 15 Carter County commissioners meeting; the board will continue to consider future uses of the property.
The Carter County Board of Commissioners on June 15 voted down a motion to demolish the Folsom House. The motion, made by Brad Johnson and seconded by Avery Wynn, failed with seven yes votes, ten no votes and one abstention.
Commissioners recorded yes votes from Keith Range, Avery Wynn, Brad Johnson, Steve Burrough, Jason Clawson, Todd Smith and Carole Whaley. Commissioners recorded no votes from Robert Acuff, Julie Guinn, Gary Kemp, Charlene Thomas, Donnie Cable, Lesley Hughes, Aaron Frazier, Wes Holtsclaw, Kelly Collins and Thomas Proffitt. Lisa Childress was recorded as abstaining. The board did not adopt any demolition action; the item remains under consideration for future use options.
The discussion was part of Buildings and Grounds Committee business. No timeline for further action was set at the meeting; commissioners indicated the property’s future uses will be revisited.
