Board approves $25,000 for Grow Cedar Valley over objections about reserve use
The Board of Supervisors approved a $25,000 FY26 agreement with Grow Cedar Valley for economic development services. The vote was 3‑2 (Hall, Kurtenbach, Schwartz in favor; Brandt and Laylin opposed), with some supervisors expressing concern about spending reserves without measurable impact.
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The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to fund Grow Cedar Valley $25,000 for FY26 economic development services, as outlined in a proposal presented to the board on Jan. 20, 2026. The resolution passed after discussion about the merits of including the annual agreement in the budget and concerns over using reserve funds without measurable impact.
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