On Monday, USDA Rural Development announced the appointment of Colusa County Supervisor Kim Dolbow Vann to the State Director post, effective November 27, 2017.
“On behalf of California’s rural counties, I applaud Colusa County Supervisor Kim Dolbow Vann on her recent appointment as State Director of California’s USDA Rural Development office” said Greg Norton, RCRC President and CEO. “Supervisor Dolbow Vann is an exceptional leader who brings an extensive background and knowledge of rural issues to this post.”
“We thank Supervisor Dolbow Vann for her tremendous contributions to RCRC over the last 10 years” continued Norton. “As Chair of RCRC, she had a front row seat in advocating for policies and solutions to the many issues facing rural California. We look forward to working with the USDA to increase rural economic opportunities and build stronger local economies.”
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas, including supporting infrastructure improvements, business development, homeownership, community services like schools, public safety and health care, and high-speed Internet access in rural areas.
The USDA Rural Development press release can be accessed here