An economic development initiative was the center of attention tonight in Fort Scott. All part of a proposal by the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team during tonight’s city commission meeting. Officials say, in the last five years, Fort Scott has lost 5 businesses and more than 640 jobs. Part of the collaborative initiative requests $50,000 to support the Center for Economic Growth – and an additional $80 to $100,000 salary to be budgeted by the city to hire an innovation and strategy director. “I think our proposal was very well received. I think every one of those commissioners wants what’s best for this community, so just to be able to start the conversation was important to us,” said Jody Love, Healthy Bourbon County Action Team founder. The proposal was tabled during tonight’s meeting. Commissioners did approve $40,000 requested by Bourbon County REDI.
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