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Extension Office and 4H/Senior Center tell commissioners they were "blindsided" by proposed cuts
Summary
Representatives from the Extension Office and the 4H/Senior Center urged the commission to avoid cuts that could force program reductions or rent charges; Extension representatives said they were blindsided by the appropriation cut and offered to discuss program adjustments if funding is not fully restored.
During the public-comment portion of the July 16 adjourned meeting, two representatives from the Extension Office and a representative from the 4H/Senior Center addressed commissioners about potential funding reductions. According to the minutes, Ginger Kopfer and Renae Riedy (identified as Extension Office representatives) said the office was "blindsided" by the proposed appropriation cut; Kopfer raised the possibility the office could be charged rent if appropriations are reduced, and Riedy said she would consider program or budget changes if full funds are not restored.
Sally Jardine, speaking for the 4H/Senior Center, urged preservation of funding for services to senior citizens and highlighted the center's role in serving older residents. The minutes record these public comments but do not note any immediate staff response or commitments to restore funding.
