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Commissioners agree to pilot economic‑development funding; move majority to one‑time
Summary
Walker County agreed to fund an economic-development pilot but signaled caution about ongoing commitments; commissioners favored moving the county’s contribution to one-time funds and asking the recipient to report results next year.
Walker County commissioners on Tuesday said they will fund an economic-development pilot but preferred to classify their contribution as one-time money rather than an ongoing commitment while they assess results.
Commissioners said the program is promising but that they do not want a “blank check.” The court agreed the funding could provide an 18‑month runway for the program and…
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