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Commissioners debate formalizing 0.09 rural sales‑tax funding process and possible EDC role
Summary
County staff proposed a more formal process for awarding rural sales‑tax (.09) funds and suggested seeking EDC input to score applications. Commissioners raised concerns that turning the program into an advertised grant process would change how funds are used and could lead to ongoing yearly demands.
County staff and Economic Development Council (EDC) representatives discussed whether to formalize the rural 0.09 sales‑tax funding process and whether the EDC should score applicants and projects before the commission awards funds.
Background: Rural sales‑tax (0.09) funds are a special‑revenue source the county retains from state sales tax for local economic development. Staff reported a fund balance above $3.2 million and said usual annual…
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