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Commissioners praise detention-center garden, note governor's attendance
Summary
Commissioner Rod Cleveland and Chairman Jacob McHughes recognized a garden project at the Cleveland County Detention Center, noting National Association of Counties recognition and attendance by Governor Kevin Stitt; commissioners thanked staff and community partners for planning and maintenance.
Commissioner Rod Cleveland used the meeting to recognize the Cleveland County Detention Center garden event, saying the National Association of Counties recognized the county for hosting the event. He thanked the Sheriff's Office, Chief Ted Woodhead, community partner Susan Bergen, and noted that Governor Kevin Stitt and community leaders attended. Chairman Jacob McHughes echoed appreciation and said he had spoken with some detainees after the event.
Cleveland described the site as thirty acres purchased before he took office and emphasized that the garden's success depended on planning, soil preparation and a plan for how to use harvested produce. He praised community involvement and noted the Governor spent more time at the event than at similar events he attends; no policy action or funding request accompanied the recognition during the meeting.
