Commissioners eliminate fairgrounds groundskeeper position after Fairboard recommendation
Sep 15, 2025
Washington County commissioners voted 2-1 to eliminate the fairgrounds groundskeeper position; public commenters and local advocates urged the board to retain Randy Lee, who supporters said had served 15 years.
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Washington County commissioners voted to eliminate the fairgrounds groundskeeper position effective immediately, a motion the board approved 2-1 after a Fairboard recommendation. Commissioner Todd Ewen moved to eliminate the position based on the Fairboard recommendation; the motion passed with Commissioner Cardwell opposed.
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