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Port Angeles staff detail housing, permitting and Opportunity Zone progress in economic development update
Summary
City staff presented a city economic development update highlighting partner investments, permitting responsiveness, housing tools (MFTE, permit‑ready plans), $83 million in 2025 construction valuation, $4.3 million in grant awards for capital projects, and Opportunity Zone application work targeted to area sites including McKinley and downtown.
City staff delivered a comprehensive economic development update that emphasized a ‘grow‑from‑within’ approach: strengthening local businesses, shortening permit timelines, coordinating partners, and preparing for private investment.
Long Range and Special Projects Administrator Angel Torres walked the council through performance metrics: annual partner funding levels (city-supported partnerships at…
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