MEETINGS

• 7:00 p.m.
• 1^st Thursday of each month
• Council Chambers
  Town Hall
  180 High Street
  Wakefield, RI 02879

AGENDAS & MINUTES

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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MEMBERS

  The eleven members are appointed to 3-year terms.

• Larry Fish - Chair
• Henry H. Thayer III - Vice Chair
• Susan W. D. Marcus
• Brian P. Smith
• Thomas Routliffe
• Dan Kimber
• Kenneth Tetzner
• John McGinn
• Michael Gagas
• Joshua Gilman
• VACANCY

• Advise the Planning Board and Town Council in matters regarding community economic development.
• Recommend to the Planning Board and Town Council strategies that promote and enhance responsible economic growth in the community.
• Provide appropriate guidance and advocacy for new or existing business applicants regarding project viability and the regulatory approval process.
• Provide applicants with appropriate information and application materials regarding the Town’s Tax Exemption and Stabilization Program.
• Work to implement the goals and objectives of the Town’s Comprehensive Community Plan as they relate to economic development.
• Work with the University of Rhode Island to identify potential cooperative ventures with the University of Rhode Island that stimulate economic development.

TAX EXEMPTION & STABILIZATION PROGRAM

The Town of South Kingstown’s Tax Exemption and Stabilization Program is focused on providing potential tax relief to major new business as well as expansions and relocations to existing businesses in Town. The program is intended to create and retain jobs associated with manufacturing and commercial operations, although small scale expansions, relocations, and applications for general commercial uses may be considered.