Commissioner disagreements delay minutes approval; public commenter raises records concerns

Mar 17, 2026

Commissioner Tony Cardwell declined to move to approve the March 3 minutes at the March 17 meeting, saying the minutes did not reflect the entire meeting; Attorney April Geltmaker reminded him that any requested changes must be specific and sent to the auditor. Public commenter Lucy Brenton repeatedly complained about an unfulfilled records request.

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At the March 17 meeting Commissioner Tony Cardwell said the draft minutes from March 3 did not reflect the entire meeting and declined to make a motion to approve them; the board tabled the minutes for reconsideration at a later meeting. Attorney April Geltmaker told Cardwell that any requested changes must be specific and submitted to the auditor before a meeting.

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