Custer County commissioners vote to withdraw from Southern Colorado Economic Development District

Sep 24, 2025

Commissioners voted to withdraw participation and fee payments from the Southern Colorado Economic Development District after concerns about the district's capacity and local benefit; the board directed the funds toward local options instead.

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CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. — The Custer County Board of County Commissioners voted Wednesday to withdraw from the Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD) and not pay a proposed fee increase. Commissioners said other member counties were not adopting the increase and expressed concern the district had not demonstrated sufficient benefit to the county.

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