The August primary election is about six weeks away and there are some that question the integrity of our election system and the equipment that is used. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says it is something he has looked into and he shared his thoughts. He began with talking about the voting machines. Douglas says Paper ballots serve as a back-up […]
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When we prepare to welcome a new year, we tend to reflect on the previous year that is drawing to a close. Livingston County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas will begin his 8th year on the job. He says he’s pleased with how things went for the County in 2021. Douglas says the Commissioners recently addressed some long-term bridge needs with […]
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Livingston County will build a new bridge and will begin working on repairs and replacement of 10-12 other bridges in 2022. That is 10-12 out of 50 bridges that have been identified as deficient. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says the county will use about $1 million of the rescue funds received to address 10 to 12 bridges, identified by their […]
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Whether a request for a Confined Animal Feeding Operation or CAFO comes from an area farmer or a corporation that wants to build in the area, the Livingston County Commission has limited authority in denying permits. Livingston County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas wants to clarify what actions they can and can not take. Douglas says to deny the permits if […]
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