Henry County deserves better than this

There is a troubling pattern at Henry County Board of Supervisors meetings. Too often, county business deteriorates into contentious exchanges, dismissive remarks, and public confrontations involving Supervisor Steve Detrick and other elected officials or department leaders.The Nov. 5 meeting provided revealing examples.Detrick proposed changes to the county budget process, moving discussions into December. Why wasn't this developed collaboratively with Auditor Robin Detrick, whose office has statutory budget responsibilities? Henry County reportedly hasn't missed a state budget deadline in 28 years. What problem are we solving?Incoming County Attorney Abbie Liechty questioned how she could participate in December budget discussions when she wouldn't take office until January.Detrick referred to her as a county employee. Liechty corrected him: "I'm not an employee. I'd be an elected official."That distinction matters.Then came the proposed relocation of county offices.

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