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Analysis & Discussion of Joint Economic Development Council of Boothbay & Boothbay Harbor (JECD) Mission Statement:

Continuing the discussion of the JECD: This is the mission statement of the JECD:   Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Draft #2 Mission Statement of the Joint Economic Development Committee The mission of the Joint EDC is to promote sustainable economic development with a focus on retaining, attracting and increasing local business and quality jobs, while balancing infrastructure capacity, natural resources protection, and community and neighborhood character.   Other themes for continuing discussion, as possible goals or priorities to include in the EDC’s workplan or in the economic development strategy: •        Reflect a broad and holistic definition of economic development •        Strengthen both year-round and seasonal businesses •        Expand affordable housing options for young families, local employees, and seniors •        Support innovative technologies and business sectors that build on the assets of the area •        Support efforts to increase the attractiveness o

Unpublished Letter to Lincoln County News Calling for Transparency for JECD

Recently there was an article in the Boothbay Register about the secret society devising a master economic development plan for the Boothbay Region. There was a comment discussion about it in which I was involved. The discussion was deleted and comments were closed but I kept thinking further about the subject and so I submitted a letter to the Lincoln County News, The letter was not published and so I am posting it here. It is called propaganda when only one side of anything is allowed to be expressed. Maine has been oppressed by propaganda for a very long time, which is why I published by book, Public Private Relationships and the New Owners of the Means of Production. Thank You Internet for allowing another avenue of communication! UNPUBLISHED LETTER TO THE LINCOLN COUNTY NEWS Dear Editor and Community, I am an independent researcher. Many of you may know our family business Andersen Design. About seven years ago, I became involved in researching Maine's economic devel