NEWS

DNR responded to the FCCIC request to place a moratorium on the ACD burn permits for Franklin County.
FCCIC Request - DNR Response

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Editorial – Washington Missourian:  Political yard signs are popping up everywhere, an obvious reminder that it's election season. But there are other, less apparent signs that it is election time.  Commissioners recognize that developers and building contractors are a political constituency that they are going to have to appeal to this election cycle.  Developers in the county are starting to flex their muscles.

Editorial – Missourian:  Franklin county was sued again this month. That's nothing new for our county or for other counties across the state and country for that matter. Members of the Franklin County Commission declined to comment on the lawsuit filed earlier this month against them by a local developer who wants to create a village on property he owns off of Holtgrewe Road south of Washington. The developer is suing specifically to force the county to put his petition for incorporation of a village on the August ballot.

County Wants Moratorium on Revised Open Burn Ban – Missourian:  Franklin County officials are hopeful the state will consider placing a moratorium on a revised open burning rule that is causing a hardship for the county and area home builders.

Building Industry Council Formed in Franklin County – Missourian:  A new building council formed in Franklin County is offering service and education on the current building industry.