Chris Cassety Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss His Lifetime Passion For Local Government

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Ben Rodgers talks with Putnam County Commission Chairman Chris Cassety, a lifelong public servant whose passion for local government runs in the family. Cassety shares how his father’s example—and the legacy of longtime commissioner Reggie Shanks—shaped his path to representing District 6. He breaks down the county budget, the dynamics of commission factions, and the challenges that come with stepping into the chairman’s role. With six years of service behind him, Cassety offers an inside look at leadership, responsibility, and what it really takes to guide Putnam County forward.

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