Letter: EDC supports Ocean Beach school bond

Published 10:35 am Friday, April 15, 2022

On April 13, the Board of the Pacific County Economic Development Council voted to support the proposed $96.2 million bond to fund Ocean Beach School District construction projects at its regular meeting.

Planned expenditures on school construction will generate direct and indirect economic impacts for the Long Beach Peninsula including employment wages, local tax revenues, and spending on equipment, materials, supplies, and furnishings. Additional jobs, spending, and tax revenues are expected to stimulate the economy. Investments in community infrastructure benefit businesses and families. Thriving, successful communities invest in themselves, their children and their futures.

Pacific County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) commits support to investments in our underserved communities, that provide an equal opportunity to achieve economic prosperity. PCEDC is committed to projects that strengthen our economy, provide jobs and encourage investment in Pacific County. This infrastructure investment is a necessity that can change lives, and the local rural economy.

SUSAN YIRKU

Executive Director

Pacific Economic Development Council