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Erwin officials highlight Hurricane Helene tax help and economic development progress
Summary
At its April 14 meeting, Erwin heard a tax-assessor briefing on Hurricane Helene paperwork assistance and an economic development update outlining CSX building contract activity, Main Street and grant programs, and the introduction of a contracted firm resource to Unicoi County.
Teresa Kinsler, Unicoi County Property Tax Assessor, told the board that residents affected by Hurricane Helene can seek refunds or adjustments and should contact or visit her office for help completing required paperwork.
Mayor Glenn White acknowledged the proclamation naming April "National Donate Life" month and thanked a representative from Tennessee Donor Services for attending.
Austin Finch, representing the Joint Economic Development effort, updated the board on local development initiatives, saying contracts for the CSX building have been signed and officials hope to close in June 2025 but that no construction timeline was provided in the meeting. Finch also updated the board on the Main Street Program, the DIG grant for business owners, the 3 Star Program and a digital grant that covers 54 students. He introduced Zach Daniel of LDA, identified in the meeting as an in-house firm hired by the Economic Development Board to assist Unicoi County.
No formal action or vote was recorded on the presentations; they were informational items on the agenda. Residents seeking assistance with Hurricane Helene-related tax matters were directed to the tax assessor's office for forms and staff help.
