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Blue Zones Project pitched to Mosier council as complement to local health initiatives
Summary
A Blue Zones representative told the Mosier council the project can support local health goals and will meet with city staff to explore alignment with Mosier’s Healthy Cities resolution, Get Fit in Wasco and the Mosier TSP project.
Alison Hopcroft, representing the Blue Zones Project, described the program to the Mosier City Council on Jan. 20, 2016, saying it supports the Oregon Healthiest State initiative and can help communities meet health and longevity goals. Hopcroft noted the program’s origins in Dan Buettner’s bestseller and identified funding from the Cambia Health Foundation.
Mayor Arlene Burns said the Blue Zones Project would dovetail with Mosier’s recently adopted Healthy Cities resolution and other local efforts such as Get Fit in Wasco and the Mosier Transportation System Plan (TSP) project. Hopcroft agreed to arrange follow‑up meetings with City Manager Kathy Fitzpatrick and the mayor to explore specific steps and timelines.
Council took no formal vote; the presentation was recorded as informational and staff were asked to follow up on possible coordination between the Blue Zones Project and city initiatives.
