Commissioner Wolfsen proposes contracting countywide grant writer

Commissioner Rex Wolfsen raised the idea of pursuing a countywide grant writer during Unfinished Business. Wolfsen said he contacted Iosco County and learned they contract grant-writing services rather than hire an employee, and he suggested Roscommon County investigate contracting similar services focused on community grant writing. Wolfsen noted the Office of Rural Prosperity could assist with the project but cautioned the county may not meet Office criteria; he said any position must pay for itself and more research is needed.

The Board did not record a motion or vote on the idea; Wolfsen’s comments were recorded as direction to research options and feasibility for contracting grant-writing capacity for the county.