Michael T. Baldwin Reports
Allegany County lawmakers on Monday voted to approve transferring an additional $186,000 for the purchase of county complex security cameras and environmental sensors. But it didn’t happen without some debate.
Legislator Karl Graves (R-Wellsville) told the board “I just think this resolution should be tabled.” He noted there were errors and said “this a $186,000 fiscal impact.” He also said it is important to provide staff with a secure environment, but added “I have to vote no.”
However, legislator and Public Safety Chair Mike Healy took issue. He said, “I appreciate legislator Graves concerns and his comments…but I think we’ve been working on this for quite an extended period of time.”
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Undersheriff Kevin Monroe was then invited to weigh in. He said “I don’t have any idea why it should be stopped…I don’t know what policies he (Graves) is talking about…however, I think it has been investigated…I don’t have any reason for it to stop.”
The resolution was later approved by a 14-1 vote, with Leg. Graves casting the opposition vote.
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