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Before Clermont — a town with a population of 419 — spends a lot of time on attorneys regarding Hall County's decision to move the county library to another more centralized location for North Hall, I would suggest that the town of Clermont offer to purchase the library.
Hall County should price it at what it cost us, $1 million. If the 419 residents want to foot the bill, I have no problem with that.
Hall County should use common sense over moving a library branch at this time. I understand the need to centralize the branch for North Hall. But this is not the time to spend dollars on such a move.
With development down in North Hall, and with the loss of county revenue, wasting money on this move makes no sense. Unless you have a buyer for the current location, don't spend our tax dollars in this manner.
Alice Brock
Gainesville