$9.5 Million of ARPA to be used for Countywide radio

The countywide radio system which has been on the Payne County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas for several weeks was put to a vote on April 28. The board approved the request on a vote of 2-1, according to District 2 Commissioner Zach Cavett.

“Two voted yes and I voted no,” said Cavett. “I voted against the price presented, I wanted to bid it because I firmly believe competition will drive t…