Joint Economic Development Board Holds Monthly Session

The Henderson County Joint Economic Development board discuss projects and issues county-wide during its regular session, December 5th.
Photo by: Steve Corlew / Lexington Progress
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Mayors and officials from around the county met to discuss economic development, Monday, December 5th.
The board is made up of county officials, mayors and city officials from Lexington, Sardis, Scotts Hill, and Parkers Crossroads.
Among the issues, the board discussed the need for a budget and joint funding. The board also expressed appreciation for what Director of Schools Steve Wilkinson has done for the county. Wilkinson will be retiring in January.
“I appreciate what you have done for our schools,” Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said. “It helps in recruiting new industry.”
“We are very fortunate to have the schools that we have,” Scotts Hill Mayor Woody Capley added.
Chamber of Commerce Director Kristina Anderson also updated the group on the Ice Rink for the Henderson County Courthouse lawn and the…
For complete coverage, see the December 7th edition of The Lexington Progress.
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