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Monroe supports Second Amendment | News, Sports, Jobs

Monroe commissioners support Second Amendment | News, Sports, Jobs

Special to The Times Although Monroe County commissioners are in full support of the Second Amendment, they said they are unable to declare the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” Instead of signing the petition as requested by a group of “concerned citizens” last month, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution Monday that states the board supports the right to bear arms and encourages the state legislature to establish Ohio as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” Commissioner Mick Schumacher said commissioners are unable to declare the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuary” because they are do not have the authority to legislate. If they did, the document essentially would be meaningless and have no legal standing, he added.

Monroe supports Second Amendment | News, Sports, Jobs

Monroe County hopes to refinance loans | News, Sports, Jobs

Special to The Times Photo by Carri Graham Monroe County Commissioners Mick Schumacher, from left, Bill Bolon and Diane Burkhart discuss matters during Monday’s morning meeting. Monroe County officials hope to save the county around $180,000 over the next eight years by refinancing three of its U.S. Department of Agriculture loans. Michael Burns, managing director of Public Finance Ohio, met with Monroe County Commissioners Diane Burkhart, Bill Bolon and Mick Schumacher on Monday to discuss the possibility of restructuring some of the county’s loans. Burns said interest rates are near the lowest point they have been in the last 10 years. If anyone is interested in financing or refinancing, now is the time to do it, he said.

Monroe County looks to refinance USDA loans | News, Sports, Jobs