Economic and Community Development Committee
The Economic and Community Development Committee is authorized to:
- Advise City staff and consultants on economic and community development projects and real estate transitions.
- Advise City staff and consultants on marketing projects and use of marketing funds.
- Advise City staff and consultants on policies related to economic and community development and recommend such policies, orders, or ordinances to the City Council that it deems will further the City's economic development goals.
- Work with City staff and consultants to review grant opportunities for economic and community development.
- Work with City staff and consultants to review applications to any funding programs established by the City, such as the former City’s Revolving Loan Fund and make recommendations for or against funding applicants to the City Council.
- Serve as ambassadors for Gardiner to existing business and potential new businesses looking to locate or expand in Gardiner
- Other such duties that City Council deems necessary for economic and community development assistance in Gardiner
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Melissa Lindley | Economic Development Director | 207-582-6888 |
Committee Members
Name | Title (Term Expiration) | Address |
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Debby Willis
| Acting Chair | |
Carrie Arsenault
| Member (11/30//2026) | 47 Rustic Ln, Gardiner |
Tamara Whitmore
| Member (11/30/2026) | 46 High Holborn Street, Gardiner |
Doug Baston
| Member (11/30/2026) | 264 Highland Avenue |
Councilor-12/31/2026 | ||
City Mayor | ||
Chris Leake
| Member (11/30/2026) |