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Council hears NEFRC presentation on Community Visioning Program funded by EDA
Summary
A NEFRC/Planning Council representative outlined an Economic Development Administration‑funded Community Visioning Program designed to help small jurisdictions plan resilient, community‑driven futures; council asked about tangible benefits and legal/coordination tools.
A representative from the Planning Council/NEFRC briefed the Hilliard Town Council on the NEFRC Community Visioning Program, noting the program is funded by the Economic Development Administration and is intended to help smaller communities envision and plan for a resilient, community‑driven future.
Council President Kenny Sims asked what tangible benefits the program would deliver for Hilliard. The NEFRC representative replied that "residents are often more candid about their priorities and concerns when elected officials are not present during community engagement sessions." Town Attorney Christian Waugh also answered questions on the town's Comprehensive Plan and said he supports intergovernmental planning tools such as Joint Powers Agreements and Interlocal Service Boundary Agreements to aid regional cooperation. Council approved participation by recorded motion.
