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EDC presentation praised; chair notes prior Putnam County IDA funding
Summary
Richard Weiss, filling in for Kathleen Abels, briefed the committee on recent EDC programming and outreach; the chair thanked the IDA for past work and noted a 2022 $40,000 allocation to the Putnam County IDA.
The committee heard from Richard Weiss, who said he was "pinch-hitting" for Kathleen Abels and summarized recent Economic Development Corporation programming that drew interest from local stakeholders.
Weiss said the EDC event was well received, generated many calls, and featured strong speakers; he described it as the second such event and said the organization plans another in the spring. Multiple legislators thanked Weiss and praised Kathleen Abels’ years of service.
In other business, the chair noted that the Putnam County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) was not requesting funds this year but was thanked for prior help; she said the county gave the IDA $40,000 in 2022 and has not funded it since. The committee recorded an affirmative voice response on other-business matters and moved on toward adjournment.
Why it matters: Updates from the EDC and references to the IDA help legislators track public–private partnerships and past county support for economic development programming.
Next steps: No formal actions were recorded requiring further immediate committee assignment; staff will continue to coordinate with the EDC and the IDA as needed.
