Resident asks commissioners for help improving private easement after EMS access problems

Sep 1, 2026

Jonathan Cobb told the Holmes County commissioners he and his family purchased an easement for 2321 Pinkston Drive but EMS and law enforcement have difficulty reaching the house; commissioners said county funds generally cannot be spent on private property and suggested right-of-entry paperwork or using limited dirt-hauling assistance.

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Jonathan Cobb told the meeting he needs help restoring a long private driveway at 2321 Pinkston Drive so emergency responders can reach his mother’s home. “I come here today, on 2321 Pinkston Drive… EMS is having problems getting down to the residence,” Cobb said, describing a roughly half‑mile driveway and damage to vehicles trying to access the property.

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