In a recent government meeting, the Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce expressed strong support for a proposed development aimed at revitalizing properties affected by a fire nearly two years ago. Nancy Judge, the chamber's president, testified that the project is crucial for the downtown Evergreen area, which has suffered economically due to the closure of these properties.

Judge highlighted the negative impact on local businesses and emphasized that moving forward with the development would significantly benefit the entire community. Her testimony was met with appreciation from the planning commission, which acknowledged the importance of community input in the decision-making process.

Following Judge's remarks, the commission members were invited to share their perspectives on the proposal. Commissioner Larocque, a resident of Evergreen, echoed the sentiment that the development is a much-needed initiative for the downtown area. The meeting concluded with no additional public testimony, indicating a focused discussion on the proposal's potential benefits for the local economy and community revitalization efforts.