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County staff plan America 250 employee events, commissioners to review budget
Summary
Staff proposed a series of employee and community activities for America 250, including an early‑April kickoff, employee signing of the Declaration of Independence, a cookie decorating contest, and a year‑long 250‑mile challenge culminating in a summer 5K; commissioners asked staff to check available funds.
Mark Swenson outlined ideas for Jerome County participation in America 250: an early‑April kickoff, employees signing a copy of the Declaration of Independence, a luncheon, cookie decorating for children, a year‑long 250‑mile challenge for employees and a summer picnic with a 5K to count toward the miles.
Swenson asked the Board to consider allocating some funds; commissioners said they would review the budget during the meeting to determine what could be used for events and programming. Details such as exact funding amounts and event logistics were not finalized at the meeting.
