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Perry City Council Seeks to Extend Opportunity Zones to Boost Local Business Investments

During the Perry City Council meeting held on March 24, 2026, the council discussed several significant items, with a primary focus on nominating census tracts for the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. This initiative is designed to incentivize business investments in Perry through tax benefits. The council emphasized the urgency of submitting these nominations to the governor by the April 30th deadline to ensure continued eligibility for these zones beyond their current expiration in 2027.

In addition to the Opportunity Zones discussion, the council addressed a resolution to amend the city budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This amendment relates to Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, which are allocated to support various city projects.

Another topic was the debate over potential litigation regarding damages to Jefferson Street. The council reviewed the insurance coverage available, which amounts to $10,000, and decided to accept this amount rather than pursue additional legal action, thereby avoiding further legal expenses.

Public participation during the meeting highlighted community appreciation for recent improvements, such as the installation of an additional gate at the local dog park to prevent flooding issues. The council also discussed plans for a new city welcome sign, but decided to table the decision until the next meeting, allowing for further review of proposals and costs.

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Mayor:
Ward Ketring
City Council Officials:
Diane Landry (Vice Mayor), Venita Woodfaulk, Shirlie Hampton, Bill Brynes

Perry City Council Seeks to Extend Opportunity Zones to Boost Local Business Investments

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