Commissioners approve nearly $1.5 million incentive for Pfizer
The board voted 5-1 to give up to
The project takes the shape of a gene therapy research lab. The process is intended to improve the lives of patients with genetic diseases such as sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis by administering DNA to reach damage cells, enter them and either disrupt or express a new protein.
Lone Republican Commissioner Dr.
According to the incentive contract, which the commissioners approved Monday,
After the vote,
"Instead of continuing to offer tax giveaways to millionaires and giant corporations," Cooper said, "I urge legislators to work with me to invest in our schools and make
Knecht added, "I just want to let you know that he's even thinking the same thing," Knecht said. This is a corporation that has
Board Chair
Also on Monday, the commissioners approved spending
The move comes in response to the commissioners extending
"This should get us through the requirements that we have to do within the moratorium," said County Manager
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