SPLOST 10 talks dominate Putnam BOC meeting

  • District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown supports the SPLOST 10 renewal in November when he will also be on the ballot for reelection. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)
    District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown supports the SPLOST 10 renewal in November when he will also be on the ballot for reelection. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)
  • District 1 Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hersey argued for patience and caution regarding the SPLOST No. 10 vote scheduled for November’s ballot. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)
    District 1 Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hersey argued for patience and caution regarding the SPLOST No. 10 vote scheduled for November’s ballot. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)
    The county’s November vote on whether or not to renew the one-cent SPLOST No. 10 sales tax appears to be developing into a major flashpoint.During the regularly scheduled Putnam County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 20, several citizens addressed the commission during the public comment period, leading to awkward silences, frustrated speakers, and complaints about the process.&...

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