Fair Board outlines maintenance, electrical safety needs and asks for budget help

Aug 28, 2026

Fair Board told commissioners that first-year county funding helped but urgent electrical repairs, building maintenance and a new PA system are needed; the board noted utilities have been high and asked the county to prioritize safety work at the fairgrounds.

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Fair Board representatives told the county that the $58,000 appropriation for the fairboard helped stabilize operations but will not cover all safety and building needs during a year with a major construction project. The board reported higher-than-expected utilities and detailed immediate electrical repairs needed for dozens of deteriorated 200‑amp disconnect boxes and other safety-related maintenance.

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