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City and county officials brief Darlington council on joint economic development plans
Summary
Representatives from the City of Crawfordsville and Montgomery County reported to the council on plans to work together to create jobs, improve infrastructure and attract new business and housing, and discussed financing options for small‑town growth.
Officials from neighboring jurisdictions briefed the Darlington Town Council during the public‑comment portion of the Aug. 1 meeting on proposed city–county collaboration to spur economic development.
Mayor Todd Barton of the City of Crawfordsville, Tom Klein (county administrator), Montgomery County Commissioner Dan Guard, and trustees Jayne Lough and Peggy Whitacre described efforts to bring jobs, infrastructure improvements and new business and housing to the county and its small towns. They emphasized the importance of economic development for bringing business and housing to the area and discussed financing opportunities that could support growth.
The remarks were presented as information to the council; the minutes record the briefing but do not show any formal motion or commitment by the Darlington council in response. The council will consider any formal proposals or funding requests if and when they are brought forward in future meetings.
