July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Thinking positively
Thinking positively
Despite a rough economy, the city of Portland had some triumphs in 2009.
Bruce Hosier, mayor of Portland, gave his State of the City address Tuesday afternoon and focused on the positive developments in the city, and those that are to come.
Although Portland residents had to face a tough economy last year - which included layoffs and two factories closing down - building permits were issued for projects with a total estimated construction value of $14 million, the mayor said.
More than $7 million of that total was for the expansion of the Jay County Jail, although there were several other major projects included.
"We have so much to be thankful for," Hosier said to those attending the Jay County Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Jay County Hospital.
City residents also learned last year that 90 to 120 new jobs are coming to the community, due to Jay Products and Geesaman Industries relocating equipment to Portland.
The city also completed some of its own projects, which have been in the works for several years - such as the Boundary Pike/Wayne Street project and phase III of Hudson Family Park.
Hosier thanked city and county employees and local boards for their efforts in seeing these projects come to fruition, and in bringing new jobs and developments to the city and the county.
"I appreciate their leadership and partnerships," he said. "I certainly appreciate their efforts."
The mayor said there are many more good things to come this year.
"2010 promises to be a busy year," he said. Developments this year, and in the near future, include the completion of Hudson Family Park, the Steen Addition storm and sanitary sewer separation project, the extension of Lafayette Street and the construction of Katelynn Place apartments.
Another project in the works this year is the downtown Portland historic façade grant program. The program gives matching grants to owners of downtown properties. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15.
"We really believe the heartbeat of our community starts in the downtown," Hosier.
He added that the city of Portland will continue to grow, which may include annexing areas in the southern and western ends of the city.
The mayor closed by quoting Winston Churchill and added his own sentiments.
"We always see the value in the opportunities that are before us," he said.[[In-content Ad]]
Bruce Hosier, mayor of Portland, gave his State of the City address Tuesday afternoon and focused on the positive developments in the city, and those that are to come.
Although Portland residents had to face a tough economy last year - which included layoffs and two factories closing down - building permits were issued for projects with a total estimated construction value of $14 million, the mayor said.
More than $7 million of that total was for the expansion of the Jay County Jail, although there were several other major projects included.
"We have so much to be thankful for," Hosier said to those attending the Jay County Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Jay County Hospital.
City residents also learned last year that 90 to 120 new jobs are coming to the community, due to Jay Products and Geesaman Industries relocating equipment to Portland.
The city also completed some of its own projects, which have been in the works for several years - such as the Boundary Pike/Wayne Street project and phase III of Hudson Family Park.
Hosier thanked city and county employees and local boards for their efforts in seeing these projects come to fruition, and in bringing new jobs and developments to the city and the county.
"I appreciate their leadership and partnerships," he said. "I certainly appreciate their efforts."
The mayor said there are many more good things to come this year.
"2010 promises to be a busy year," he said. Developments this year, and in the near future, include the completion of Hudson Family Park, the Steen Addition storm and sanitary sewer separation project, the extension of Lafayette Street and the construction of Katelynn Place apartments.
Another project in the works this year is the downtown Portland historic façade grant program. The program gives matching grants to owners of downtown properties. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15.
"We really believe the heartbeat of our community starts in the downtown," Hosier.
He added that the city of Portland will continue to grow, which may include annexing areas in the southern and western ends of the city.
The mayor closed by quoting Winston Churchill and added his own sentiments.
"We always see the value in the opportunities that are before us," he said.[[In-content Ad]]
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