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Potter County Historical Commission asks commissioners to consider $10,000 budget line for markers
Summary
Wes Reeves, chairman of the Potter County Historical Commission, asked the court to consider a $10,000 county budget line to support research and installation of historical markers and possible intern support; commissioners said they will consider the request during the formal budget cycle.
Wes Reeves, chairman of the Potter County Historical Commission, asked Potter County commissioners for up to $10,000 in the upcoming county budget to support historical marker research, production and installation, and to engage student interns for research assistance.
Reeves explained that markers typically cost between $500 and $2,500 and that the commission would like to research and propose at least three markers tied to neighborhood history. "Again, I'm Wes Reeves. I'm the chairman of the Potter County Historical Commission," Reeves told the court, noting the commission is appointed by the county and that funds not spent on markers would roll back to the general fund.
Commissioners praised the initiative but emphasized timing concerns and that any allocation should be considered during the formal budget process. One commissioner suggested coordinating with city neighborhood advisory groups and potential nonprofit fundraising. The court agreed to keep the request in mind during budget deliberations and asked the commission to bring more detailed proposals at budget time.
