County administrator and economic development CEO outline grants, site studies and hires

Jan 27, 2026

County Administrator Stoller reported completion of Phase 1 of the Newsom CDBG project, hiring of a utility system operator trainee, ongoing site and commerce/logistics studies with Timmons Group, and tentative plans for a kayak grant and data‑tracking grant; Carl T. Heck, FFEDI president and CEO, detailed grants and Main Street work.

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County Administrator Stoller (speaker 3) told the board that Phase 1 of the Newsom Community Development Block Grant project is complete and that the county has applied for a Phase 2 planning grant; staff are awaiting award notices. Stoller said the county is continuing a radio project, advertising for a CDL‑required public service worker position and recently hired utility system operator trainee Kayla Whitley, who began Jan. 20.

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