Recorder of Deeds' Office Completes Loss Control Training Program

Clay County Recorder of Deeds Jay Lawson announced today that his office has completed the mandated loss control training program, ahead of all other offices and departments within Clay County government.

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Clay County Commission Passes Balanced Budget With Tax Cut

Today the Clay County Commission passed the 2014 Proposed Budget, appropriating funding for core county services, county officeholders and rainy day dollars.

The Clay County Commission is required by Missouri statute to pass a balanced budget by January 10, 2014. Through many public meetings and hard work, the budget has been passed more than three weeks before its deadline.

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LightEdge Solutions Announces New Data Center in the Hunt Midwest SubTropolis Technology Center

The Clay County Economic Development Alliance is pleased to announce the partnership of LightEdge Solutions with Hunt Midwest to open a new underground regional data center in their SubTropolis Technology Center(STC). The company plans to make a nearly $60 million capital investment and bring 21 new jobs with an annual payroll of $1.6 million to Clay County.

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Clay County Lauds Lower Crime Rates

The Clay County Commission is pleased with the recent announcement of lower crime rates countywide by Sheriff Vescovo.

Sheriff Vescovo at the Kearney Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon indicated a 30% drop in burglaries, 2% reduction in larceny and 1% fewer simple assaults.

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Clay County Commissioner Pamela Mason Receives Working for the Public Good Award

At the 2013 Annual Vocational Services Community Awards banquet, Presiding Commissioner Pamela Mason was presented the “Working for Public Good” award.

Vocational Services Incorporated (VSI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and to support their rights by offering choices for employment and community integration.

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Clay County Independent Audit Complete

The accounting firm Meara, Welch, and Browne completed the annual outside audit of Clay County finances ahead of the July 1st contract deadline.

The audit indicated that overall Clay County was in a secure financial position, with revenues exceeding expenditures.

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