Wright County supervisors debate economic-development spending; resolution fails, several routine items approved

Jun 1, 2026

Board members disagreed over whether marketing and general basic funds should be directed to private economic development; a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-17 failed for lack of majority and the board agreed to a work session with the Economic Development Commission. The board approved several other routine measures including a property purchase, security cameras and a contract amendment.

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The Wright County Board of Supervisors failed to adopt a resolution defining use of county economic development funds after a split over whether marketing and general basic dollars may be used for private benefit.

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