Citizens panel vows major issues refocus

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July 19, 2012

Citizens panel vows major issues refocus

Eric Swanson Staff Writer The Ada News The Ada Evening News Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:55 AM CDT

Ada —

Over the last two years, the Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) has strayed slightly from its task of overseeing six major capital improvement projects.

But now, the board needs to refocus on its mission and continue moving forward.

That was the view of CAB Chairman Jeff Warmuth who hosted a board meeting Tuesday at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was intended to re-energize the board and clarify its role in overseeing the projects, known as the “Penny for Our City” initiative.

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