In November elections will be held on the 3rd and one item Washington County residents will weigh in on is a new public health building. Yesterday the Washington County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the language for the $2 million bond referendum to be on the ballot. Supervisor chairman Jack Seward explained this was the final step before the public votes. The project is estimated to cost $2.8 million and grants will be sought to help cover the cost.

Supervisors Abe Miller and Bob Yoder added they approve letting the voters decide, but personally feel it is too expensive.

The proposed building will be on county owned land across from the sheriff’s office and will be complete with a 60-stall parking lot. For more information about the project click here.