BERLIN — The Coos County Board of Commissioners reaffirmed its support for redevelopment of the Balsams Resort during its monthly meeting last week.
But Commissioner Rick Samson said that while he supports the project, he does not support developer Les Otten’s request to amend legislation to create a tax assessment district.
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