Coos Bay had the potential to become a major West Coast hub for the burgeoning floating wind industry. Instead, that opportunity has sailed south to Eureka, California, which will now serve as the primary marshaling port. Meanwhile, Coos Bay is left hoping to play a supporting role—if even that—while Reedsport, better positioned geographically, stands as […]
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Ignoring economic development and turning away an industry that could have revitalized the budgets of Coos and Curry counties is nothing short of financial self-sabotage. As federal funds that kept the economy afloat during the COVID-19 crisis dry up, property taxes are soaring nationwide to fill the void. Local governments, desperate to balance their budgets,
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Oregon should insist that such protections be included in any lease agreements between BOEM and Developers. Other states have developed language to include in the BOEM leasing agreements to protect citizens and promote economic development for their states and coastal communities. With little time to ensure our coastal communities are protected and benefit from offshore
