Brent City Council Meeting: August 21, 2023
Mayor Bobbie White called the meeting to order at five o’clock and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with prayer by Councilperson Tom Owings.
Roll Call:
Barbara Morrison 5:00
Tracy Sanders 5:00
Chad Jones 5:00
Tom Owings 5:00
Jerry...
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mike.hobson@centrevillepress.com
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