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Delegation advances county property tax credit bill requested by commissioners
Summary
The delegation unanimously agreed to move forward a county‑requested bill that would change property tax credit provisions used for economic development incentives; the county said its board supported the language unanimously.
The Washington County Delegation voted to advance a county‑requested bill to change property tax credit provisions intended to support economic development incentives.
County staff presented the draft and said the Board of County Commissioners unanimously endorsed the language. County Administrator Michelle Gordon told the delegation the board supported the change “100% unanimously.”
Senator Corbin moved to advance the bill and Delegate Baker seconded. Delegation members present voted in favor; delegation leadership noted two members had left the meeting but described the vote as carrying unanimously among those present.
Delegates said the bill aims to incentivize investment by new and existing businesses; no further details about specific credit levels or qualifying criteria were discussed in this meeting and the draft will be the subject of follow‑up work as it goes through the legislative process.
