Community Development Committee
Commuunity Development Committee
Mission
The Community Development Committee was created by City Council resolution in 1992. Its mission is to promote community growth and development through strategic neighborhood stabilization and partnering on programming to support the quality of life of all residents. The committee will serve as the review committee for state and federal grant applications and advise the City Council on applications, plans and policies to help meet community development goals.
Focus Areas (but not limited to)
- Review committee for Community Development Block Grant and Brownfields programs
- Citizen Involvement Day
- Neighborhood stabilization, including abandoned properties
- Homelessness (when applicable)
- Downtown façade program
- Food insecurity/stability
- Public art
Membership
Banking/Marketing Representative
Non-Profit Organization Representative
Public Health Representative
Main Street Bath Representative
3 Resident Representatives
2 Council Representatives
| Karl Albrecht - at large* Chair | July 2025 |
| Debora Keller - Bath Housing Authority rep. | July 2024 |
| Rob Gray - non-profit organization rep. | July 2024 |
| Mara Pennell - banking rep. | July 2026 |
| Rick Bisson - real estate rep. | July 2026 |
| Gretchen Jaeger - Main Street Bath rep. | July 2025 |
| Director of Planning and Development | Ex officio |
| Director of Economic and Community Development | Ex officio |
| Councilor Chris Marks | City Council rep. |
| Councilor Mary Ellen Bell (annual appointment) | City Council rep. |
Membership updated 4-17-2024
Appointments and Meeting Schedule
This is a standing committee. Appointments made by City Council. Terms are three (3) years.
Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm.