Lancaster council approves nonbinding 'Blue Zone' resolution after presentation by state representative

Sep 9, 2024

The Lancaster City Council on Sept. 9 approved a nonbinding joint resolution supporting site selection for a Blue Zone initiative in Texas House District 109 after a presentation and Q&A with State Representative Carl Sherman; the plan seeks 300–500 acres and packages federal, state and local incentives.

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State Representative Carl Sherman told the Lancaster City Council on Sept. 9 that a Blue Zone initiative aimed at improving life expectancy and reducing chronic disease is seeking a 300–500 acre site in Texas House District 109 and asked participating cities to pass a nonbinding joint resolution so advisors will consider them during site selection.

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