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Board approves county-funded economic development specialist role partially supported by South32; public asks for transparency
Summary
Supervisors approved a three-year contribution arrangement that schedules South32 funding to decline while county contributions increase to support a county economic development specialist. Public speakers urged open bidding, oversight and clarity on reporting provisions.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a contribution agreement with South32 to provide initial funding for an economic development specialist position. The agreement structures South32 funding to decline across three years while the county intends to increase its own contribution to support the role going forward.
Deputy County Manager Chris Young told the board the specialist would coordinate economic development work across municipalities, the port authority, the chamber of commerce and other local partners. He said…
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