Russell County adopts resolution to join Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program
The commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2026-3 to participate in the Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) student loan repayment program, obligating county participation for five years and specifying a $15,000 maximum per qualified individual over five years.
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Economic Development Director Mike Parsons and Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Ryleigh Wagner presented Resolution 2026-3, which the board adopted by unanimous vote. The minutes record that the county expressed its intent to participate in the ROZ student loan repayment program for calendar year 2026 and agreed to a five-year, irrevocable participation period as provided in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-50,223.
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