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Beltrami County approves housing trust awards for two houses and eight-unit project in 4-1 vote
Summary
The board approved two Housing Trust Fund recommendations — funding for two single-family homes and an eight-unit project — after debate about opportunity cost, project readiness and timing; Commissioner Carlson voted no.
Beltrami County commissioners approved two recommendations from the Housing Trust Fund cabinet to support housing development projects, with the motion passing 4-1 after debate about whether the county should prioritize shovel-ready smaller projects or hold funds for larger developments.
Commissioner Gould moved to approve the two recommendations as presented; Commissioner Sumner seconded. Commissioner Carlson said he would support funding the eight-unit request for $220,000 but opposed spending roughly $300,000 on two houses, citing opportunity cost and the potential to leverage the…
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