BRAG presents economic development tools to Smithfield council, outlines TIF/CRA process

Apr 22, 2026

Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG) Director Shawn Milne told Smithfield councilmembers about revenue tools including TIFs and CRAs, explained how commercial growth affects municipal revenue, and offered BRAG facilitation and a workshop; the council asked to receive the digital presentation.

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Shawn Milne, director of community and economic development at the Bear River Association of Governments, briefed the Smithfield City Council on municipal economic development tools and the processes for incentives such as tax increment financing and community reinvestment areas.

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