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Clark County councilors agree to draft letter supporting Western Forest Products’ USDA grant bid amid questions about backing a for‑profit
Summary
Council agreed to prepare a time-sensitive letter of support for Western Forest Products’ Department of Agriculture wood-innovation grant application, with staff to edit the draft into a council letter. A county attorney advised such endorsements are sometimes used for private entities with public partnerships and do not necessarily create liability.
Council reviewed a late request from Western Forest Products asking for a letter of support for a U.S. Department of Agriculture wood-innovation grant to fund fabrication equipment for mass-timber production.
Staff (Jordan) said the company seeks federal help to expand capacity for smaller-diameter timber and that the grant application was due April 20; councilors agreed the draft letter should be edited to read as…
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