Adam Duran emphasizes the importance of hiring motivated staff and engaging with community stakeholders, including police, neighborhood associations, and local businesses, as a priority.
The updated Business Expansion Program aims to better support small and midsize businesses by streamlining applications and broadening eligibility, especially amid rising real estate pressures.
The TIF funding system effectively sequesters tax revenue, favoring wealthy developers while depriving public schools and essential services of crucial funding.
"Getting broadband service across West Virginia is essential to making this happen, allowing the state to evaluate a broader range of technology options, including satellite and mobile wireless technologies, in addition to fiber."