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Blaine County commissioners prioritize practical outreach, regional coordination for water issues
Summary
Vice‑Chair Mollineaux pushed for immediate, low‑cost summer actions and regional convening; Commissioner Davis urged using existing county advisory groups and exploring grants, while Chair McCleary stressed staying within statutory authority and planning larger summits for FY2027. County Administrator flagged summer scheduling constraints.
Board members used the June 4 discussion to set priorities for how the county should proceed on water conservation. Vice‑Chair Lindsay Mollineaux emphasized “immediate, practical actions” that could begin during the summer — facility conservation projects, regional coordination, and a collaborative public‑education campaign — and recommended convening water organizations to identify efforts and outreach gaps.
Commissioner Muffy Davis prioritized relying on county departments and advisory groups (including the Land, Water and Wildlife Levy Advisory Board), serving as a hub for consistent public information, and pursuing grants and loans to support action. Chair Angenie McCleary stressed that initiatives should remain within the County’s statutory authority (legislative, land‑use and planning roles) and recommended careful planning for any larger water summit to be considered in fiscal year 2027. County Administrator Kirk Flannigan warned that summer scheduling would make large workshops difficult and suggested starting with partner organizations to craft short, coordinated outreach messages.
