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Lawrence Redevelopment Commission backs regional ‘‘Make My Move’’ recruitment plan, elects new officers
Summary
The Lawrence Redevelopment Commission voted to support the city’s share of a regional recruitment effort known as Make My Move, estimated at about $7,000, and elected a slate of officers during its meeting. Commissioners also approved routine minutes, claims and the 2025 meeting schedule.
The Lawrence Redevelopment Commission voted to support a regional recruitment initiative called Make My Move and elected a new slate of officers at a regular meeting. The commission approved an estimated city contribution of about $7,000 toward the program and confirmed the slate of Jerrell Blakely as president, Sarah Whitaker as vice president and Maris (Murray) Swain as secretary.
The commission’s executive director, Keith, told members the Make My Move proposal was brought to the region through the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority and would be funded primarily by a state program and regional partners. Keith said, “I would request that we support that initiative of the mayor and the city and try to recruit some new people.” He said the city’s share is expected to be “around $7,000” and that the state and regional partners would cover the majority of the cost.
Why it matters: The proposal is aimed at recruiting remote workers and other residents to the…
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