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Jul
13
Nomination Period Open for the Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award

Nomination Period Open for the Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award

In collaboration with the Tom Hurley Award Fund, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) volunteer organization, the Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) announces the start of the nomination period for the 6th annual Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award.

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Jul
10
Boone County Children's Services Board Adopts Funding Priorities and Long-Term Funding Strategy

Boone County Children's Services Board Adopts Funding Priorities and Long-Term Funding Strategy

The Boone County Children's Services Board (BCCSB) has approved new funding priorities and a long-term funding strategy that will guide future investments through the Boone County Children's Services Fund (CSF), beginning with the 2027 Open Request for Proposal (RFP).

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Jul
09
Boone County Commission to Consider Addition of 15-Year Sunset to Prop L Ballot Issue

Boone County Commission to Consider Addition of 15-Year Sunset to Prop L Ballot Issue

On Thursday, July 9, the Boone County Commission will consider a proposal regarding the addition of a 15-year sunset to the 3/8 cent Prop L sales tax enhancement that will appear on the November 3 ballot to fund the construction of a new Boone County Jail.

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