Letter to the Editor: Words have meaning; money has costs

Dear Editor,The referendum approved by the voters in the March 20, 2024 election clearly stated that General Obligation bonds were to be issued “in the principal amount not to exceed $22,000,000.”At the Putnam County Commission meeting of April 5th, a resolution was presented, ostensibly to validate the results of the election. However, the resolution stated that bonds were to be issued “in the…