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Richland County commissioners create Port Authority, appoint initial board
Summary
The Richland County Board of Commissioners voted to create a county port authority and appointed five initial board members, saying the authority will be used as an economic development tool including potential sales-tax exemptions and revenue bonds.
The Richland County Board of Commissioners voted to create the Richland County Port Authority and appointed five initial members to its board during the June 10 meeting.
Commissioner Vero told the commissioners the resolution establishes the authority, its board of directors and initial four-year staggered terms. "We have formally created a port authority in Richland County," Vero said as the motion was moved to a vote.
The commissioners and economic-development officials described the port authority as an economic-development tool rather than a maritime port. Ellen Hines, speaking for local economic development partners, said the authority can acquire and develop property, issue revenue…
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