Committee hears update on Northwest Regional Planning contract, schedule and language concerns over 'growth'

Jun 18, 2025

Staff reported that Northwest Regional Planning cannot bill until a signed contract is returned and that the first steering committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for August; members also debated replacing the word 'growth' in the consultant scope with terms such as 'sustainability' or 'constructive development.'

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Ashland County staff told the planning committee on June 17 that Northwest Regional Planning will begin substantive steering committee work after the county finalizes a contract and completes CDBG pre‑agreement paperwork.

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