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Klamath County approves $315,000 economic development agreement after debate over transparency at Casita-linked group
Summary
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a $315,000 contract with the county's economic development association and a separate $15,000 agreement with Klamath IDEA despite objections from Commissioner Smith about transparency and past public funding connected to an organization she identified as Casita.
Klamath County commissioners voted to approve a multi-year contract worth $315,000 with the county's chosen economic development provider and a separate $15,000 agreement with Klamath IDEA after an extended discussion about transparency in organizations that have received public funds.
The Board of County Commissioners approved the agreement with the Klamath County Economic Development Association, an initial contract described in the record as lasting four years, nine months and eligible for two additional two-year renewals. Chair, Klamath County Board of Commissioners, moved to approve the contract; the motion passed with recorded "aye" votes and no recorded dissents. The board separately approved a $15,000 contract with Klamath IDEA to support entrepreneurial-focused economic…
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