Local leaders address area’s economic future
Published 12:28 am Saturday, January 14, 2023
Jefferson County Commissioner Vernon Pierce addresses the audience during a question and answer session at the Economic Forecast Luncheon this week. (Mary Meaux/The News)
BEAUMONT — Leaders from local and area counties recently gave their thoughts on the economy as well as listing major issues they’d like to see addressed during the legislative session.
Jefferson County Commissioner Vernon Pierce would like a stop to unfunded mandates as well as some help from school districts in attracting big business to the area.
Municipalities are able to offer abatements to help lure…
