FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Fort Fairfield Town Council unanimously endorsed the creation of an Economic Development Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
The board will be tasked with promoting policies, strategies and funding mechanisms that foster stable and sustainable economic growth, expanding the non-residential tax base, providing for the service and leisure needs of the townspeople, and promoting job and entrepreneurial opportunities in a manner that enhances the image, competitiveness and quality of life of the community.
“While many organizations and individuals within our community are working together to improve our economic climate, the town does not have an authority, board or committee whose main focus is economic development,” explained Town Manager Jim Risner. “We believe the creation of the Economic Development Board will focus those efforts and improve the results of those efforts.”
The Town Council is actively seeking residents to serve on the five-member board. Applications can be found on the town website at www.fortfairfield.org under “Community News,” “Fort Fairfield Economic Development Board,” or can be picked up at the Town Office during normal business hours. The Town Council will make appointments to the Economic Development Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 18.
For more information, contact Marketing and Economic Director Tim Goff at 472-3802 or tgoff@fortfairfield.org .
