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Crawford County Court to Vote on Ordinance Allowing Business with Officials' Companies

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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The Crawford County Quorum Court is scheduled to discuss an ordinance that would authorize the county to do business with three businesses owned, partially owned, or operated by someone in the same household as a county official. The businesses include Pro Tech, owned by Justice of the Peace Kevin Bell; TCW Auto Repair, which is partially owned by Road Department employee Tom Collins; and Brads Smart Key Solutions, owned by Brad Phillips, who lives with county Sheriff's Office employee Gina Harris. The justices of the peace are expected to vote on this item as an emergency ordinance on Monday, requiring two-thirds approval under state law.

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Why it matters

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The consideration of the ordinance involves the potential for conflicts of interest regarding county business dealings. The court is also expected to discuss and vote on depositing federal money for the Crawford County Sheriff's Office into one of its accounts.

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Who's involved

  • Justice of the PeaceJustice of the Peace, central to the discussions regarding the ordinance and county business.

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The entities involved

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