Nancy Martin failed to finish a website for the San Benito County EDC, despite stating it as a priority when she started on the job nearly four years ago.
Nearly four years ago as the local economy continued to stagnate, the community rallied around the Economic Development Corp. of San Benito County’s renewed efforts to recruit a 21st century executive director who had the Rolodex of connections and industry experience to rejuvenate the private sector.
In light of the Hollister Redevelopment Agency's impending demise, the Economic Development Corp. of San Benito County is about to be short $75,000 annually, or about one-third of its budget.
The sudden jolt that is the demise of the Hollister Redevelopment Agency and more than 400 others throughout California has prompted a state senate bill that legislators should approve to prevent mishaps and allow for a smoother transition.