The Boone County Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution 2026-08 to authorize use of expiring TIF revenues and a performance-based forgivable loan to support Willoughby Industries’ planned $6 million relocation, a vote that followed an Economic Development Commission recommendation.

A commissioner read a long notice into the record criticizing the use of public money or incentives for private economic development and urged that controversial development proposals involving public funds be decided by the people (via election); he said the language is incorporated into the county’s energy ordinance and should be considered in future development rules.

Boone County reports record investments and initiatives to boost workforce development and local businesses.