County seeks funding to construct emergency shelter and diversify economy

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is seeking more than $2 million in grant funding for two projects, the first involving construction of an emergency shelter/community center and the second involving the diversification of the local economy. OVID Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in grant writing and that is affiliated with The Souhtern Group, the county’s hired lobbyist, is leading the effort. The first application involves a Small Cities Community Developmen