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Jackson County staff raise concerns about proposed enterprise zone changes that could reduce local control
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County staff briefed commissioners on potential state changes to enterprise zone rules, warning the proposals could extend tax deferral periods, shift authority to state bodies and risk reduced local revenue and increased reporting requirements; staff will follow up with regional economic development and the county assessor.
County Administrator Danny Jordan briefed the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on proposed state amendments to enterprise zone legislation during the Feb. 19 staff meeting, saying the State is considering measures such as extending tax deferral periods and shifting more authority to the Governor’s office or Business Oregon.
Jordan and board members discussed potential local impacts, with Jordan noting the proposals could "lead to extended revenue losses, new reporting requirements, and reduced local control." He added that Jackson County typically receives limited benefits from enterprise zones while bearing much of the financial and administrative burden.
Jordan said he plans to continue those conversations and will discuss enterprise zones at a future meeting with Blair Sundell, Executive Director of Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc., and Angela Stuhr, Jackson County Assessor.
No formal action or direction to staff was recorded during the staff meeting; the discussion was a briefing and planning step for further engagement on proposed state legislation.