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Graham is right to return money
Kudos to Hamilton County Commissioner Joe Graham for his decision to return his $100,000 portion of Hamilton County commissioners’ $900,000 in discretionary funds – money the commissioners have traditionally kept out of the general fund to spend on their pet projects in the county.
Last week Graham proposed a resolution that he would seek to put his discretionary funds back into the county’s savings account. Then the next day, he said he had become concerned about the plan after hearing rumors that other commissioners were planning to amend his resolution and instead use his returned money for other projects. Commissioners told the Times Free Press they were not planning to use the money, but some said they would entertain discussion on the prospect.
On Friday, Graham said he will stick to his guns and put $100,000 for his district back into county coffers. He said if other commissioners seek to “hijack the money” then “shame on them.”