City hears public testimony on Joint Economic Development District for First Quality Tissue project

Apr 7, 2026

Defiance held a public hearing on a proposed joint economic development district (JED) to support infrastructure for a First Quality Tissue Midwest LLC project; officials outlined a 1.8% JED income-tax mechanism, a 99-year term with automatic renewals, and next-step ordinance consideration at a future meeting.

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Defiance City Council on April 7 heard a public presentation and took public comment on a proposed Delaware–Defiance Joint Economic Development District intended to serve the First Quality Tissue Midwest LLC development in adjacent townships.

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