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Resident presses board for commercial rezoning and 20-year tax abatement
Summary
A speaker identified as Henry Clark of Glenwood urged the board to rezone land near Malvern for commercial use and requested a 20-year tax abatement for his property and businesses; he asked the county to invest in economic development to attract larger projects.
During public comment, Henry Clark, of Glenwood, addressed the board about property taxes and zoning near Malvern. Clark asked the board to "change its zoning from Malvern City all the way out to 34" and proposed rezoning several parcels to commercial to make them easier to sell and develop. He also asked the board for a 20-year tax abatement for his house and any businesses he owns.
Clark urged the county to invest in economic development, suggesting a county contribution to attract state-level projects and citing the potential for increased property and sales tax revenue if more land were rezoned and developed. Board members asked clarifying questions about jurisdiction and annexation and noted the city of Malvern's role in the area Clark described; no immediate board action or commitment was taken at the meeting.
