Today's News-Gazette:
The county's lack of financial support has been a sore spot for years among other supporters of the economic development corporation – particularly the cities of Champaign and Urbana. The county board has two representatives on the development group's board of directors, even though the county chips in no money.
In contrast, Champaign gives about $115,000 a year, and Urbana gives about $33,000 a year. The group also gets annual commitments from Rantoul, Savoy, Mahomet, Tolono and Fisher.
Dimit said he felt a $5,000 contribution from the county would be reasonable, given financial pressures the county is facing with its nursing home.
Discuss.
