Paris Main Street Advisory Board Work And Planning Session, Thursday 02.24

Paris City Council Chambers

107 E. Kaufman Thursday, February 24, 2022, 5:00 pm

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, facemasks are encouraged for those in attendance at board meetings. 

CITIZENS NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO DISABILITIES SHOULD GIVE NOTICE TO THE CITY FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING (903) 784-9234 OR (903) 784-6688.

Vision: Our community will have an economically diverse and thriving downtown area that is a destination for locals and visitors.

Mission: The Paris Main Street Project will inspire and energize a vibrant downtown community as the social, cultural, economic, and historic heart of our great city.

1. Welcome: City of Paris Mayor, Paula Portugal
2. Introductions of Guests: Cheri Bedford
3. Main Street 101: an overview of the Main Street Program:

Amy Hammons – Texas Historical Commission, Texas Main Street Program State Coordinator Cara Lowrimore, Texas Historical Commission, Texas Main Street Program Assistant Coordinator

1. Paris Main Street Project updates

Cheri Bedford Main Street Coordinator & Historic Preservation Officer Andrew Mack, Director of Planning and Development

Break: 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm for light supper

1. Paris Main Street Board discussion and action on the 2022/2023 board work plan
2. Adjourn 8:00 pm

Notice to the public: This notice informs the public that a quorum of the Paris City Council and the Historic Preservation Commission may be in attendance.