Economic development requests county support for housing strategy study; county share ~ $58,135 after grants
Jasper County Economic Development asked the county to contribute roughly $58,135 toward a countywide housing strategy study (total cost $78,000) after securing $20,000 in grants; officials discussed using EDA funds and directing growth toward municipalities.
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Sara DeYoung of Jasper County Economic Development presented a proposal for a countywide housing strategy study on July 15, saying the county lacks housing to meet employer needs and that the study would provide a roadmap for directing growth into municipalities rather than unincorporated areas.
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