County votes to assist Union County Fair
The commissioners made the decision following a request by UCFA President
"Projects that have been ignored for years are definitely catching up with us," Horn told the commissioners Wednesday.
Horn said it is important to keep the fairgrounds in good condition not only because of the annual county fair, but also because its facilities are used year-round. She noted the fairgrounds houses many activities including search and rescue training sessions, the Eastern
"The fairgrounds benefit all of
The commissioners had postponed their decision in part because they wanted to find out if proposed legislation that would significantly increase funding to county fairs in
Commissioner
"Those bills (that would help county fairs) are struggling," Scarfo said at Wednesday's meeting.
Horn said the
"I think that a trend is starting," Horn said.
The UCFA president also said the fair's financial outlook is being brightened by new sponsors it has picked up this year.
Horn said the county commissioners' decision to cover the UCFA's liability insurance premium means the UCFA will be able to devote more money to replacing the electrical system in the fairground's exhibit hall and other projects.
See complete story in Friday's Observer
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