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Rich Kellum has been traveling by RV this summer, which prompted the former Albany city councilman to suggest that Linn County allow RV camping at the fairgrounds year-round, not just during the county fair or during special events.

Kellum presented the idea to Commissioners Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker during the June 22 board of commissioners’ meeting. Chairman Roger Nyquist was not present.

Kellum said local RV parks have many spaces tied up by long-term renters while “Linn County has an empty lot.”

The camping spots should not be set up for long-term residents, Kellum said, o...