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Real AZ presentation draws strong support and sharp criticism at Navajo County meeting
Summary
Navajo County's economic development director outlined Real AZ's regional strategy and recent wins, and public comment that followed split between municipal leaders praising jobs and residents demanding investigations, moratoria and greater county oversight.
Chris Pastors, Navajo County's economic development director, told the Board of Supervisors that Real AZ is an "informal regional economic development organization" that promotes and assists businesses across Navajo and Apache counties, and that it has helped recruit 38 companies and supported projects ranging from a housing manufacturer to a small carbon-utility firm.
Pastors said Real AZ operates as a program of the county's Economic Development office and is funded through a mix of membership dues, grant support and an initial county allocation of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. "This area is open for…
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