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Public commenters clash over recent removal of fair manager
Summary
At the May 13 Wahkiakum County Fair Board meeting, public commenters disputed the recent removal of the fair manager: Patty asked Commissioner Marc about circulating rumors, some supported the firing, and others urged civility and preservation of fair spirit.
Patty, a former fair manager, used public comment time to thank the board for past support and to ask Commissioner Marc what role he had in circulating rumors connected with her removal from the manager position. "[She] asked Commissioner Marc what he had to do with circulating some of the rumors in connection with her removal from the fair manager position," the minutes state.
Support and opposition surfaced during public comment. Tom stated his support for Patty's firing, while Marietta said she was disappointed with the commissioners and questioned whether a single person could replace Patty. Mark Sutton, identifying himself as a community member, urged restraint: "requests that everyone please don’t malign people. He’s here to have fun, and hopes the fun of the fair is not taken out via politics." The board did not record a formal response or action resolving the personnel dispute during the meeting.
Why it matters: the exchange occurred during public comment and highlights unresolved tensions about personnel decisions the county made. The minutes show the board acknowledged the comments but took no formal personnel action at this meeting; any formal review or appeal process was not specified in the record.
