Commissioners court vote kills solar farm tax abatement
Brownwood Bulletin A months-long debate over a tax abatement for the IP Radian solar farm project came to a swift end Monday when commissioners court members declined to create a reinvestment zone — a necessary step before granting an abatement. The court took the 3-2 vote against creating a reinvestment zone following a public hearing in the Adams Street Community Center. Brown County Judge Paul Lilly, Precinct 1 Commissioner Gary Worley and Precinct 4 Commissioner Larry Traweek voted against, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Joel Kelton and Precinct 3 Commissioner Wayne Shaw voted in favor. W...