Submitted photo Janette Wertish, left, Renville County HRA/EDA Board Chair, recognizes Blair Anderson for his 14 years of service on the Renville County HRA/EDA Board.

OLIVIA — Blair Anderson was recently recognized for his service to the Renville County Housing Redevelopment Authority / Economic Development Authority (HRA/EDA). Anderson stepped down at the end of 2019 after 14 years on the HRA/EDA Board.

Anderson, of rural Franklin, served on the HRA/EDA Board in an “at-large” member, representing all of Renville County. Janette Wertish, Chair of the Renville County HRA/EDA Board said “We thank Blair for his many years of service to the HRA/EDA Board. His steady leadership and guidance over these past 14 years has been a real gift. We’ll miss his insight and experience, and we wish him all the best.”

The Renville County HRA/EDA works to keep the county strong by fostering business growth and development, promoting tourism and recreation and providing housing opportunities for county residents.