County says Fairground Complex MOU is nonbinding and privately funded

Sep 11, 2026

Raleigh County counsel updated commissioners on a draft Fairground Complex memorandum of understanding, saying it currently contemplates private funding and limited county site-work support and does not obligate county tax funds.

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Jacob Anson, representing county administrative staff, told commissioners the Fairground Complex memorandum of understanding is in a preliminary form that does not commit county tax revenue and is primarily intended to document interest in a private partnership.

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