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Residents and staff weigh benefits of nominating Census Tract 923 for Opportunity Zone designation
Summary
At a public hearing, residents and staff discussed whether Port Orchard should seek state nomination of Census Tract 923 for the 2026 Opportunity Zone designation; proponents said the designation could attract investment tied to planned Bethel infrastructure while council pressed staff on past results and scoring criteria.
The Port Orchard City Council held a public hearing to gather community input on whether the city should seek state nomination of Census Tract 923 in the 2026 federal Opportunity Zone designation cycle.
Nick Bond, speaking for city staff, explained the state administers a competitive process and will evaluate nominations on criteria that include proposed projects, housing and job estimates, and evidence of public outreach. Bond told the council the city…
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