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Economic development director introduces part-time hire, reports grants and local coordination on renewable energy rules
Summary
Economic Development Director Dale Helwig introduced new part-time staff Holly Johnson, reported applications for multiple grants, and said he has been in contact with Labette County zoning administrator Matt Hass about drafting wind and solar regulations.
Dale Helwig, Cherokee County's economic development director, briefed the Board on recent activity and introduced Holly Johnson as a new part-time staff member. Helwig reported that multiple grant applications were in process and offered to provide contact information for a regional zoning official assisting with renewable-energy regulations.
Helwig told the Board he had been in contact with Matt Hass, Labette County's zoning administrator, who is helping write regulations on wind and solar energy developments and is "very knowledgeable," and that he could share Hass's information with county commissioners. No formal action was taken; the report was informational.
