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County commissioners approve letter supporting Leavenworth Opportunity Zone application
Summary
Leavenworth County staff asked the board to sign a letter supporting a City of Leavenworth Opportunity Zone application; commissioners moved, seconded and voted to send the letter with signatures, noting the program is competitive and census tracts that qualify are limited.
Staff presented a draft letter asking the Leavenworth County Board of County Commissioners to sign on to a City of Leavenworth Opportunity Zone application. "Commissioners, again, you have a letter of support for Opportunity Zone" (Staff member (S2)), the presenter said, adding the designation process is competitive and only certain census tracts qualify.
The board discussed briefly and a motion was made to authorize the chair to sign the letter. The motion was seconded and the chair called for a vote; the transcript records unanimous affirmative responses. The staff presenter had told commissioners the county's support could help the city's application secure federal tax‑benefit designation for targeted census tracts.
The action requires signatures on the letter and staff indicated they will provide the final copy for signing. No amendments to the letter were recorded during the discussion. The board returned to other administrative business after the vote.
