Resident praises sheriff's programs and criticizes county capital purchases during public comment
In public comment John Stewart thanked law enforcement for reductions in opioid deaths but criticized several county capital decisions (the W.B. equestrian purchase, golf course buys, and a road project), urging fiscal restraint. The chair curtailed the speaker for decorum after remarks ran past the allotted time.
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John Stewart, a resident who identified himself during the public‑comment period, commended the sheriff's office and county rehabilitation programs for apparent reductions in fentanyl deaths and strong program success rates. He then criticized several recent county capital outlays — referencing the W.B. equestrian property purchase, a multi‑million dollar golf‑course acquisition and an $8 million road project he called a 'road to nowhere' — and urged tighter fiscal discipline.
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