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CDO Sheehan and City Officials hold Second meeting with Pastors’ Council to Discuss Continued Economic Development Opportunities

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Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan, Deputy Director of Neighborhoods Ed Whitley, Director of Community Development Cathy Buono, Principal Planner Alvin Allen and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce met with State Representative Bud Williams and members of the Pastors’ Council to discuss economic development and housing opportunities in the City of Springfield, especially within our neighborhoods. The discussion also included updates on the city’s ARPA funding and the many initiatives and projects implemented based upon seeking direct feedback from the neighborhoods, residents and businesses.

Mayor Sarno states, “As a follow up to my previous meeting with the Pastor’s Council, CDO Tim Sheehan and I want to thank Representative Bud Williams for his continued partnership on the state level and on helping to organize this important meeting with our Pastors’ Council.  Our churches and religious leaders play a vital and intricate role within our community.  My administration has made it a priority to seek their input and the input from our neighborhood councils, residents and business community on what their needs and wants are to enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods.  Working together with all of our community stakeholders, my administration will leverage all available resources and funding opportunities to invest in our community with a focus on a good four-letter word – JOBS!”  

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