Commissioners to Discuss Hiring TIF Specialists

Just one day before the election of a new County Commissioner, the remaining two commissioners will discuss the possible hiring of an Oklahoma City firm that specializes in economic development projects through TIF (tax increment financing) districts. The meeting is at 9 a.m. at the Jay Courthouse.
The firm, Center for Economic Development Law, is headed by James Dan Batchelor and offers legal services in the creation of financial strategies for economic and community development projects.
Sources said the proposed TIF district would specifically benefit the Peninsula project on Monkey Island headed by Peter Boylan. The matter is being considered while only two commissioners are seated, as Tuesday's election will decide who will represent District Two for the third seat.
The matter is listed as Agenda Item 11.