LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD

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The Lawrence County Board met in regular session Wednesday at the Lawrence County Courthouse in Lawrenceville. They did approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and the 2023 Annual Tax Levy. The levy was passed after a Truth in Taxation hearing prior to the session. The board also took action naming board member Tom Robinson and Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Paige Harvey as county representatives to the Illinois South Tourism Bureau. The board did receive an updated solid waste ordinance from the Lawrence County Health Department for study and review with potential passage in the future. Discussion continued with residents of the Kirkwood Addition regarding a disputed property sale in that area but no action was taken. The board did take time to recognize outgoing member Dave White. White has represented District 6 for the last 12 years and did not seek reelection. He will be replaced in that seat by Grant McDonald, who ran unopposed in the recent election. The county board will have a reorganization meeting coming up on Monday December 5th at 4 p.m.