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Laurens County approves third reading for economic-development ordinance tied to a $9.25M expansion; 43 jobs cited
Summary
Council conducted a public hearing and approved third-reading for ordinance 990, a project presented as a $9,250,000 expansion creating 43 new jobs; the council recorded a favorable vote during the Oct. 13 meeting.
Laurens County held a public hearing and then voted to approve third reading of ordinance 990 during its Oct. 13 meeting. John De Coleman presented the project as an expansion by a manufacturing concern (transcript reference: "Canadian American Swiss Gear in Great Fork") described in the meeting as a $9,250,000 expansion expected to bring 43 new jobs to the county.
The chair opened the floor for public comment on the ordinance; no members of the public spoke in favor or against during the hearing. A council member moved approval on third reading; the motion was seconded and the council recorded a favorable vote. The transcript records the passage on third reading during the same meeting.
The council did not provide additional project details in the committee meeting beyond the presenter—s summary. Staff will carry forward any required contract or incentive paperwork consistent with county practices and will present final execution documents and further project particulars as needed.
