Commissioner proposes eliminating community support funds; board divided
A commissioner proposed eliminating $211,000 in community support funds to remove perceived discretionary allocations; other members defended funding for veterans events and nonprofits and asked for clearer vetting and performance metrics for community partners and economic development support.
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A proposal to eliminate the county's community support (formerly discretionary) funds drew a long, at times heated, discussion on July 23. One commissioner said removing the allocation would reduce any public perception of influence or unequal access to funds; another cautioned elimination while litigation is ongoing could be problematic and suggested the issue warrants study.
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