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Yancey County endorses Blue Ridge Rising strategic plan and urges Parkway repairs
Summary
The Board unanimously passed a resolution supporting the Blue Ridge Rising strategic plan and urging state and federal funding and collaboration for repairs along the Blue Ridge Parkway; the resolution did not request county funding.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously endorsed a resolution Jan. 12 that supports the Blue Ridge Rising strategic plan for the Blue Ridge Parkway and urges state and federal officials to prioritize repairs and funding along the Parkway corridor.
County Manager Lynn Austin presented the resolution and noted it does not include a request for county funding. The resolution expresses support for repair priorities, collaboration among jurisdictions and the implementation of the Blue Ridge Rising strategic plan to preserve visitor access, safety and the economic benefits tied to the Parkway.
Commissioner David Grindstaff moved approval, Commissioner Sandi Norton seconded, and the board voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.
The text attached to the meeting record cites regional economic impacts of the Parkway and urges forwarding copies of the resolution to relevant local, state and federal offices and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. The Board did not identify any county funding commitments in adopting the resolution.
