Mahoning River Corridor Initiative (MRCI)
The purpose of the committee is to improve the quality of life/economic development along the corridor.
Objectives:
The committee shall be charged with the following objectives, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Increase utilization of the Mahoning River corridor for business, recreational and preservation activities.
- Make land along the river corridor available for development.
- Make urban areas more attractive to new investment.
- Foster regional cooperation among local governments.
- Promote smart growth policies and reduce the trend towards urban sprawl.
- Facilitate the creation of revenue sharing mechanisms between corridor communities
- Coordinate watershed action efforts to improve water quality
- Support the Mahoning River Restoration effort
For more information, please contact Joann Esenwein at 234.254.1501 or
jesenwein@eastgatecog.org
Regional Economic Development Committee (REDC)
REDC is an ad hoc committee of the General Policy Board that monitors Eastgate’s Economic Development District (EDD) designation. Its composition includes public, private, and non-profit members from Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties that broadly represent the economic interests of the region. REDC meets on a regular basis to support the implementation of the regional economic development strategy and to review projects that seek EDA funding.
For more information, please contact Genna Petrolla at 234.254.1517 or
gpetrolla@eastgatecog.org