Goodhue County Board trims health care provider funds to set 2020 levy
The cutting crew brought their suggestions Tuesday to the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners budget and levy talks.
Commissioner Jason Majerus started the discussion by asking to cut the $100,000 the county plans to invest in its new drug court program. Majerus further asked that any vote to add money to the drug court be separate votes in the future.
Majerus’ proposal was immediately met with opposition.
“Drug addiction in this country is of epidemic proportions,” said Commissioner Paul Drotos. “The only united front we have (in Goodhue County) is this drug court.”
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