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Ohio County faced credit crunch issues impacting construction in 2008

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What happened

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In 2008, David Sims, Tim McCormick, and Randy Wharton met with a reporter to discuss financial issues at The Highlands in Ohio County. The county was struggling because local banks stopped lending, which caused contractors working at The Highlands to stop receiving payments. The county was managing site logistics and working with local banks on financing at the time.

From theintelligencer.net

Why it matters

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The situation illustrates how a regional credit crunch can severely impact local government financing and construction projects. The county found itself financially constrained as banks withdrew lending support.

From theintelligencer.net

Who's involved

  • David SimsServed as Ohio County Circuit Judge during the period discussed.
  • Ohio CountyThe county where the financial issues and construction project were located.
  • Tim McCormickServed as a county commissioner for Ohio County during the period discussed.
  • WhartonServed as a county commissioner for Ohio County during the period discussed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ohio CountySpeculative

    The county might face difficulties in securing credit or funding due to banks stopping lending.

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