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The restrictions are a result of rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
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The resignations came shortly before a countywide vote Tuesday to adopt a new county constitution, fueled by voters’ frustration with the current county government. The three-member commission is being audited by the state over concerns about transparency and spending.
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The order stems from a voter-requested audit of the troubled county commission, which has been sued for violating a government transparency law and underfunding jail contracts.
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Clay County voters will decide this November if they want to increase the number of commissioners, decrease their pay, create term limits and make some elected position into appointments.
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Clay County Board of Election Commissioners Director Patty Lamb said the recount shouldn’t take more than a day.
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November’s general election will likely change the direction of the Clay County Commission. It’s the first commission election since a state audit requested by thousands of citizens started looking into the county.
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There’s a crowded field of candidates with varying experience in county government.
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We're supposed to get blistering heat and high humidity this weekend. Most libraries and pools are closed but there are a limited number of public places you can go to get out of the heat.
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Most of the money will go towards supporting small businesses in Clay County, in the form of grants of up to $50,000 each.
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The cases at Pleasant Valley Manor Care Center now account for 11% of all COVID-19 cases in Clay County and more than half the deaths from the disease.
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Once a new constitution is drafted, voters will get the final say on changes to remake government in Clay County.
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Poll workers will disinfect surfaces and wear masks. Voters are also encouraged to come at “off-peak” times and follow social distancing guidelines.