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Commission discusses possible RDA partnership for Dutch John Airport improvements
Summary
A commissioner suggested the county consider involving the local RDA to help finance improvements at Dutch John Airport, saying an upgraded airport could spur development; commissioners agreed further discussion is needed.
Speaker 2 proposed that the county explore a potential financial partnership with the RDA for Dutch John Airport improvements, saying such a tie could support development in the project area. “...would be to consider the RDA as a partner in in that scenario as well,” Speaker 2 said, adding, “I could see a tie in financially, potentially, at least, for discussion's sake, that the RDA might be able to be a player in that process where the Dutch on airport is within the project area.”
Speaker 1 acknowledged the point, noting an improved airport would likely encourage development and that the development and RDA roles could complement one another. The exchange framed the airport work as both an infrastructure and economic-development question; no funding commitments or formal motions were made during the discussion.
The commission agreed to continue the conversation in future meetings and to coordinate next steps. No specific dollar amounts, timelines, or formal approvals were proposed during the recorded discussion.
The next procedural step described was additional committee-level discussion and scheduling follow-up with staff to scope potential RDA participation and clarify whether the airport improvements lie inside an RDA project area.
