Commission declines CED advisory applicant, seeks private‑sector representative

Commissioner Jensen told the board the state awarded counties a $200,000 economic-development grant contingent on forming a screening board that includes specific representation: a county representative (non-elected county staff), a municipal representative, a workforce development representative, a private‑sector representative, and a public resident. Jensen said the private‑sector seat became vacant when Oren Stainbrook resigned and that the current applicant, Corinne Olson, did not meet the private‑sector requirement.