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Semiquincentennial Committee Resolution Fails Commission Vote
A Resolution to form a committee in Sheridan County to organize celebrations and events during the nation’s 250th Birthday on July 4, 2026 failed by a vote of the Sheridan County Commission this week.
County Administrative Director Cameron Duff gave details on the plan for forming the committee during the commission’s meeting Tuesday.
Commissioner Holly Jennings explained why she would be voting against the
Resolution.
Commissioner Nick Siddle said the state funding had already been allocated for the events, and although he didn’t necessarily disagree with Jennings’ position, he thought by not having semiquincentennial events during the celebration would give the county a “black eye.”
The Resolution vote was 2-2 with Siddle and Chairman Lonnie Wright voting for, and commissioners Jennings and Michael Arzy voting against.
Commissioner Christi Haswell was not in attendance at the meeting.
Ezra Petersen
January 23, 2025 at 8:24 pm
Get used to having nothing from the county. I’d be surprised if they even attempt to plow snow in the near future, not in the budget. This is what the voters wanted and it is what they will get. You have someone who was initially appointed by a judge and won re election because they were an incumbent and a self “proclaimed” rancher who owns 2 acres.
Dennis Fox
January 24, 2025 at 1:51 pm
Get used to saving tax-payers even more money in the future. The voters want fiscal responsibility, not the excessive spending of the past, that will bankrupt the county.
And they voted for better gov’t in droves.
Commissioner Arzy got more votes than the long-time, liberal incumbent.
No more $3 million Brooks St. Boondoggles, with heated sidewalks and 25K annual upkeep for the “Flower-Pot.”
Common sense is back, baby!