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Stearns County board narrowly backs resolution to pursue federal EDA economic development district
Summary
The Stearns County Board voted 3–1 to approve a resolution supporting application to form a federal Economic Development Administration (EDA)–recognized Economic Development District (EDD) with the Initiative Foundation as sponsor. Commissioners debated governance, small-city access and which counties will participate before the vote.
The Stearns County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a resolution of support to pursue formation of an Economic Development District recognized by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, with the Initiative Foundation proposed as fiscal sponsor and administrative host.
County administration introduced the measure as a step to apply for EDA designation across a multi-county region, citing a previously completed certified economic development strategy (SEDS) and past efforts to create an EDD. Dan Weber, assistant county administrator for Sherburne County, and Brian Verting, president of the Initiative Foundation, described the foundation’s role as fiscal host and as an administrative conduit for federal economic development funds.
Supporters said the EDD would create a…
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