The Marion County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on March 5, 2025, where several key topics were discussed, including upcoming public hearings and workshops aimed at improving local governance and community engagement.

The meeting began with an overview of important dates for the month of March. A public hearing is scheduled for today at 2 PM to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 16-73 of the Marion County Code related to solid waste residential assessments. Following this, a workshop on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will take place on March 6 at 2 PM. Another workshop focusing on the comprehensive plan evaluation and appraisal report is set for March 11 at 2:30 PM. This ongoing process aims to update the county's comprehensive plan, which guides land development.

Additionally, a joint meeting with Marion County Public Schools and other municipalities is planned for March 12 at 9 AM at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Auditorium. The commission will also hold its regular zoning meeting on March 17 at 1:30 PM, with subsequent business meetings scheduled for the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

A highlight of the meeting was the unveiling of a new Sun Tran bus featuring the "No Horsing Around with Marion" anti-littering message. Lacey Larimore, the solid waste resource liaison, emphasized the importance of community involvement in keeping Marion County clean. The bus will travel over 1,600 miles daily, serving as a mobile educational tool to raise awareness about littering and its consequences.

The meeting concluded with a brief recess for photo opportunities with the new bus, showcasing the collaborative efforts of local leaders and organizations in promoting a cleaner environment for future generations. The commissioners expressed their gratitude to all involved in the anti-littering campaign, highlighting the significance of community engagement in achieving these goals.