Committee considers warning about consolidation risks in intergovernmental cooperation section
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
Committee member Beth proposed inserting language into Ashland County's comprehensive plan cautioning that consolidation and streamlining can reduce local control, adaptability and access; members agreed to review a written draft at a later meeting.
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The Ashland County planning committee debated whether to add cautionary language to the intergovernmental cooperation section of the draft comprehensive plan, after a member read a proposed paragraph about the risks of consolidation.
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