Public Meetings Scheduled For Hempstead County

A series of meetings will be held throughout Hempstead County over the next few weeks as county officials present information regarding a one cent sales tax election. The issue will be on the March ballot and, if approved by voters, the tax revenues would be used to convert the former Farmers Bank and Trust building into a new courthouse. The measure would also provide funds for the removal of the current courthouse should the county decide to tear down the existing structure.

Meeting dates will include February 11th at the McNab Community Center, February 18th at the Blevins City Hall and February 25th at the Washington Fire Station. Each of the meetings will begin at six p.m.