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Commissioner rebuts accusations about rock quarry, urges civility and fact‑finding
Summary
A commissioner denied accusations of underhanded conduct related to a local rock quarry, saying he had not accepted money or acted secretly and asking residents to seek facts and engage respectfully with the board.
During the "matters from citizens" portion of the meeting a county commissioner addressed allegations circulating in the community about the Rock Quarry. Speaking at length, the commissioner denied any underhanded conduct or improper payments related to the quarry and asked residents for patience and civil engagement. "I have not done anything shassy or underhanded or had nobody has lined my pockets with anything, unfortunately," the commissioner said.
He described receiving calls and requests for information and said he is willing to meet with concerned residents to answer questions. Other commissioners urged citizens to seek verified facts before making accusations and to have productive conversations that lead to solutions rather than spreading rumors.
The exchange reflects local tensions around a property referenced in the meeting; no formal complaint or board action was recorded in the transcript.
