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Vicky Gray meets with McDonald County Commission to seek full-service grocery for Longview; commissioners suggest Chamber contact
Summary
A Longview resident, Vicky Gray, met with the McDonald County Commission on Aug. 13 to pursue bringing a full-service grocery store to the community; commissioners recommended she contact John Newby at the Chamber of Commerce for further support.
Vicky Gray met with the McDonald County Commission on Aug. 13, 2025, to discuss economic development opportunities for the Longview area and seek help bringing a full-service grocery store to the community. Commissioners advised Gray to connect with John Newby at the Chamber of Commerce for assistance and next steps.
The meeting minutes record that Gray raised the prospect of a grocery store at a 9:30 a.m. appointment. The commission's recorded response was a recommendation to work with the chamber; the minutes do not record a formal vote, funding commitment or a timeline for follow-up. The minutes do not specify whether Gray represents a business, a development group or is acting as a private resident.
The commission suggested contacting John Newby of the Chamber of Commerce for further support. The minutes do not include direct quotes, market data, tenant interest, proposed locations or potential funding sources. Next procedural steps were not specified in the minutes beyond the recommendation to consult the chamber.
