Government
Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda to include Covid-19 Prep Discussion
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
March 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Benton County Board of Supervisors Room
** Agenda is not printed in any particular order, only time specific items will be addressed at
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