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Board backs submission of census tract for Opportunity Zone designation in Rush City area
Summary
Chisago County unanimously approved a resolution recommending submission of Census Tract #27025110201 in Rush City for Opportunity Zone designation, citing potential for commercial/industrial development and multifamily workforce housing.
The Chisago County Board voted unanimously on June 17 to support submitting census tract #27025110201 to the governor for Opportunity Zone designation under the federal Opportunity Zones program. The resolution states the tract includes land owned by Rush City and private parcels identified for commercial/industrial development and multifamily housing opportunities.
The minutes reference the Opportunity Zones program (created in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and reauthorized in 2025) and explain that the governor may designate eligible census tracts in Minnesota. The Board’s recommendation cites potential for workforce‑affordable housing and commercial development in the tract, and notes support from the City Council of Rush City.
The Board recorded the motion as carried unanimously. The resolution directs county staff to submit the recommended census tract to the governor for designation consideration.
