During a meeting held today in the Bates County Commission chambers, Sheriff Chad Anderson with commissioners John Gray and Trent Nelson came to an agreement regarding payment for the annual Sheriff's Rodeo coming later this year.
After a lengthy debate, both Gray and Nelson voted to pay $7,500.00 towards the 2025 rodeo and 1/2 of the rodeo expenses for all years to follow. This year the Sheriff's Posse will contribute $3,000.00 to the rodeo as well.
Although a tie breaker wasn't needed, Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley voiced a no vote.
Full details from the discussion today will be revealed in the upcoming release of meeting minutes from the clerk's office.
