The Poughkeepsie Journal reports - “The Dutchess County Legislature will vote Monday on a resolution to create a local development corporation that would help finance construction projects for nonprofit groups.

The resolution was amended to say the corporation’s board of directors will be encouraged to direct nonprofits to hire a local labor force for a project.

The Legislature’s Budget, Finance and Personnel Committee voted 11-1 Thursday for the resolution. Legislator Joel Tyner, D-Clinton, said he voted “no” because he thinks the development corporation should have wage standards.”

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