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Board adopts Fourth Economy economic development plan after debate over 'adopt' vs 'receive'
Summary
After a public hearing and discussion about whether to 'adopt' or simply 'receive' a consultant’s plan, Ferguson supervisors voted 3–2 to adopt the Fourth Economy economic development plan, aiming to position the township for ARC and other grants while directing future staff priorities.
The Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the Fourth Economy economic development plan on Monday in a 3–2 roll-call vote, following a public hearing where a resident urged the board to 'receive' the consultant report rather than adopt it.
Resident Bill Keogh asked the board to ‘receive’ rather than ‘adopt’ the plan to avoid any implication of a funding obligation. Manager Centresia Martin and staff explained that…
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