Oconee County Council Meeting: County Attorney Reminds Council of Partisan Politics Rule

At Tuesday’s Oconee County Council meeting, chaired by Matthew Durham, key issues discussed included budget amendments (Ordinance 2024-11), a new commercial junkyard ordinance, and infrastructure initiatives like the Seneca Rail Park and Rock Quarry equipment. The council also revisited county funds and the establishment of a Commercial Junkyards ordinance.

Amidst these discussions, residents raised concerns about the rapid pace of local development, advocating for stronger standards for subdivision developers and suggesting a moratorium to prevent excessive urbanization. The meeting took a turn when the county attorney, David Root, addressed the council’s policy on partisan political comments, a reminder prompted by Chairman Durham’s reaction to remarks from a public speaker involved in a lawsuit against the county and related to a council seat contest…