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Commissioners back reorganization of economic development office and set $250,000 placeholder for diversification work

2138866 · January 22, 2025
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The board reviewed a proposed reorganization of Economic and Community Development into a streamlined Economic Development department, discussed privatization of the Community Development Corporation and BRAC/SEDS planning, and agreed to set aside $250,000 in fund balance for near-term diversification studies and initiatives.

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed a proposed reorganization of the Economic and Community Development department and discussed how to finance immediate strategic planning work tied to BRAC and regional diversification.

County staff described a reorganization that renames the division to Economic Development, creates a deputy director role focused on outreach (including Navy relations) and recommends keeping the previously funded business-manager position frozen while using contract services to meet…

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