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Brewster County and Alpine officials discuss joint economic development as population concerns rise
Summary
At a Sept. 30 joint workshop, county and city officials discussed creating a shared economic‑development strategy after Judge Greg Henington projected a 5%–6% population decline; officials flagged housing, education and health care as priorities for attracting residents and investment.
Brewster County Commissioners and Alpine city officials used a Sept. 30 workshop to explore joint economic‑development efforts aimed at attracting new residents and private investment.
County Judge Greg P. Henington told the room he projects a 5%–6% population decline for Brewster County and asked how to make Alpine more attractive to investors, entrepreneurs and new residents. He highlighted existing local assets, including dark‑sky recognition, mountain biking facilities and civic amenities, and suggested pairing local incentives with private capital to encourage business start‑ups.
Officials said local chambers of commerce could help recruit businesses and suggested the county and city work together to reduce bureaucratic friction for entrepreneurs. Participants also discussed the airport as a potential venue for economic expansion.
A judge identified in the minutes as a Fort Davis county judge said three essentials would attract people to the region: housing, education and health care. The record does not show a binding adoption of a joint funding model or specific budget commitments; officials said they and the mayor will continue working on the matter.
The workshop concluded without substantive votes on economic policy; the court adjourned after a 5–0 vote to adjourn.
