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Norman speaker urges council to approve Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition contract amid projected sales-tax shortfalls; critics seek audits
Summary
Ward 5 resident Diane Hutzow urged the council to approve a proposed economic-development contract with the Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC), citing prior wins and the contract's roughly $130,000 cost; others urged more transparency and outstanding audits and questioned the group's past performance.
Diane Hutzow (Ward 5) told the City Council on Oct. 14 that renewing a contract with the Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC) would be a modest investment to help shore up Norman’s economy amid projected sales-tax shortfalls.
“For roughly $130,000 the cost of the contract, about $1 per resident, this partnership gives Norman access to a professional, regionally connected team with the expertise to attract jobs, support local businesses, and expand our tax base,” Hutzow said. She cited prior results from the organization in its earlier form, the Norman Economic Development Coalition, including…
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