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Commissioners continue planning for replacement public‑safety communications system, keep stakeholders involved
Summary
Commissioners discussed a multiyear project to replace the County's public‑safety communications system; Commissioner Martin said state and federal staff are reviewing tower locations and system users and emphasized inclusion of fire districts and emergency‑response partners in early planning.
Commissioner Colene M. Martin reported ongoing stakeholder meetings and said the replacement public‑safety communications system remains a County priority but will likely require extended planning, funding, engineering, and implementation. She indicated state and federal communications personnel are reviewing tower locations and system users to inform technical options.
Commissioner Gary L. Richardson requested that fire districts and other emergency‑response partners remain included in the preliminary, systemwide review because local fire agencies use different tower systems. Commissioners discussed identifying potential shared sites, equipment compatibility, and collaboration opportunities before narrowing the project scope on cost. The Board agreed to remove the standing communications item from the workshop agenda until additional technical and funding information was available.
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