Pulaski Commissioners to Discuss EMA Lifetime Appointment Ordinance Today

Whether Pulaski County’s Emergency Management Agency director should have a lifetime appointment will be discussed by the county commissioners this morning. County Council member Kathi Thompson brought up the issue during last week’s joint session. She said the county’s ordinance granting a lifetime appointment has taken away some flexibility with the county’s budget.

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Pulaski County BZA Grants Special Exception for Moss Creek Solar

Jennifer Knebel speaks in opposition to the Moss Creek Solar development during a public hearing held by the BZA Monday. (screenshot of BZA meeting on Zoom)

Another Pulaski County solar farm has gotten the green light from the board of zoning appeals. The BZA approved a special exception Monday for the Moss Creek Solar project, with Board President Derrick Stalbaum abstaining. That was despite opposition from members of the public, as well as questions about the legality of the board’s actions from both opponents and the developer itself.

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