Progress from Q3 (July - September 2023). As a priority Board objective, economic development must advocate for policies, initiatives, and programs that promote job creation and encourage investment, but also one that addresses equitable economic prosperity opportunities for all. This period activities included:
- Coordination of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) activities with SBC and other regional partners ensures the work overlapped with the Community Economic Resilience Fund) CERF process.
- Participated with local, regional and state leaders at the Sustainability Summit to discuss successful programs and challenges that will have an impact on climate, economic development, recreation, and more.
- Successfully secured a grant from the CA Department of Cannabis Control Retail Access program with $200,000 directed toward the development of an ordinance to allow up to three licenses for retail in the unincorporated area with an additional $75,000 for equity.
- Coordinated with the Resource Conservation District on the submission of a Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation grant.