Community services director: county programs drive millions in local economic impact
Denise, the county's community services leader, presented an annual impact report showing major local economic contributions from veterans services, parks and recreation, library and tourism, and warned of budget pressures ahead. Commissioners praised the work and directed staff to use the report in outreach.
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Denise, the county's community services director, told the Board of County Commissioners that the department's programs generated wide-ranging economic benefits and supported local jobs. "Paul Hyatt, our veterans services officer does an amazing job and directly helped our veterans with over $9,000,000 of benefits from the VA," Denise said, adding that the ripple effect helps local businesses.
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