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Public supports demolition of dilapidated McCune School; county begins procurement for removal
Summary
After a town hall, the county executive said the McCune School buildings are beyond repair and the administration will seek bids to demolish the property; officials signaled intent to salvage historic materials where feasible.
The county executive reported results from a town hall on the McCune School site and said community sentiment favored demolition because of the buildings' condition and safety concerns. The executive said staff will pursue a procurement process to solicit bids for demolition and asked colleagues to consider salvaging historic bricks and cornerstones for county parks.
"We need to demolish it," the county executive said, summarizing the view expressed at the public meeting. Legislators who attended the town hall confirmed broad public support for clearing the site, and one member suggested involving the Jackson County Historical Society to identify and preserve time‑capsule materials. The executive said staff have begun putting together a request for bids and will return with procurement details and cost estimates for legislative review.
