The Cabarrus Compass

The Cabarrus Compass

Cabarrus Commissioners Hold the Line on EDC Incentives After Contentious Public Hearing

Despite sharp divide, the board approves continuing EDC program with economic development incentives remaining up to 85%.

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Chris Miller
Jul 22, 2025
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Commissioners approved the Economic Development Grant Program.

In a tense and deeply divided meeting Monday night, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 to approve the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) grant policy with no changes — keeping intact a provision that allows companies to receive up to 85% of their property taxes back through economic development incentives.

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