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Economic development director reports progress on Crowder College meeting and housing efforts

Vernon County Commission · March 25, 2026
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Economic Development Director Tina Cochran told the commission a meeting at Crowder College "went well," said city Comprehensive Plan meetings are progressing, and raised a gated-road drainage concern involving Clinton and Reynetta Swopes.

Tina Cochran, the county’s Economic Development Director, briefed the commission on recent outreach and planning. Cochran reported that a meeting at Crowder College held the previous day "went well" and that local city meetings concerning their Comprehensive Plan are moving forward.

Cochran also relayed a local land-use concern: a Clear Creek Township road with two gates prompted a call from a potential buyer of a neighboring property. County staff called the property owner and learned the gates were constructed in the early 2000s. Cochran said Clinton and Reynetta Swopes will be in contact with county staff about drainage problems. Erik Sommer, County Business Manager, and Shelly Baldwin, Recorder of Deeds, attended the meeting.