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14. C. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER - NONE <br />14.D. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN <br />14.D.1. LOCAL JOBS GRANT PROGRAM <br />Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out that the discussions at the Chamber Leadership <br />meetings and the Economic Summit identified that the Jobs Grant Program is low. He identified <br />the proposed increases to the Jobs Grant, and said they would be targeted to the County's Targeted <br />Industries List, in an attempt to bring high quality jobs to our area, not including retail and <br />restaurants. He said this would be a long term additional benefit that the County could offer to try <br />to increase businesses that are expanding or relocating here. <br />Linda Gonzales, Economic Development Council (EDC), explained why her <br />committee supports the proposed changes. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to approve <br />the proposed changes to the Local Jobs Grant Program, <br />as recommended in the memorandum of March 4, <br />2009. <br />Commissioner Solari asked Commissioner O'Bryan if he would consider going <br />back two or three years to seek performance, or monitor the costs going forward in order to <br />evaluate its effectiveness. He also asked about proposed changes to the targeted industries. <br />23 <br />March 10, 2009 <br />