During the October 27th Fort Bragg City Council meeting, the council approved a utility capacity charge deferral program for small businesses outside the central business district. Previously, the deferral program was only available for downtown businesses. Small start-ups in the light and heavy industrial, and commercial office areas can now apply for the program.

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