Commission urges developer to prioritize local hiring during construction and operations
Commissioners asked the developer to prioritize local workers and local contractors for both construction bids and future operations; developer Steve Backman said he expects many employees will be from the Gypsum–Eagle area and will convey the commission's request to the end user.
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The commission publicly asked the applicant to prioritize hiring people who live and work in the Gypsum and Eagle area for both construction and ongoing operations. The chair said the request should be on the record and asked the developer to make a good-faith effort to employ local workers when possible.
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