Proposed merger draws crowd

Whether to merge the Clay County Department of Social Services and the Clay County Health Department boards may be decided by resolution in a special meeting called by the county commissioners at 7 a.m. Thursday at the Clay County Courthouse.

Eleven speakers trooped to the microphone before a standing room only crowd at the courthouse Monday evening  — all to voice their opposition to such a merger.

Clay County Manager Mark Pullium, who has been in his new position since July, opened the meeting with a Powerpoint presentation outlining some of the arguments for consolidation.