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July 17, 2020Hutchinson, Kan. |  By: AP

Kansas fair manager resigns after state fair canceled

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) - The general manager for the Kansas State Fair has resigned. Robin Jennison said in his resignation letter that he is leaving to keep front-line workers employed after the fair was canceled amid pandemic concerns.

The fair board voted last week to cancel the event for the first time in its 100-year history after several large vendors pulled out.

The Wichita Eagle reports Jennison said he'd be surprised if the state fair was able to survive into next year without furloughs or layoffs, adding he could not in good conscience watch that happen.