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Community and Economic Development Staff A major goal of the Pennyrile Area Development District is promoting and assisting in the development and growth of the area's economy. The ADD assists in the permitting process for businesses, provides economic data and information, and serves as a focal point for regional cooperation and coordination for the development efforts of communities.
In the area of Economic Development, some highlights include: the annual "Pride of the Pennyrile", a regional industry appreciation event attended by more than 100 business/industry leaders; and continued initiatives regarding technology and telecommunications.
Chris Sutton - Assistant Director
chris.sutton@ky.gov
Chris is responsible for the coordination of economic development, infrastructure, and public works projects. He provides assistance to cities, counties, and special districts with regard to financing and developing projects. In addition, Chris administers the PADD loan programs.
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Suzanne Arnold - Director of Housing
suzanne.arnold@ky.gov
Suzanne provides general and technical assistance to agencies and individuals in coordinating efforts to provide housing for low-and moderate-income households.
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Amy Frogue - Community Development Specialist
amy.frogue@ky.gov
Amy is the primary planner for the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and she assists in the preparation and submission of communities grant applications for Homeland Security.
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Jason Vincent - Projects Coordinator
jason.vincent@ky.gov
Jason administers water, sewer, and other projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program and other funding sources. Jason also assists in the development, coordination, and application process of projects involving infrastructure, job creation, recreation and other related projects.
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Jeff Unfried - Water Service Coordinator & Public Administration Specialist
jeff.unfried@ky.gov
Jeff assists water and sewer utilities with project planning and development. As facilitator of the Pennyrile Area Water Management Council, he works in conjunction with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Kentucky Rural Water Association and the Kentucky Division of Water. He also assist county and city governments with preparation of Budgets, Audits and setting tax rates in accordance with the Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
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Melody Goodwin - Highway Safety Coordinator / Program Assistant
melody.goodwin@ky.gov
Melody coordinates the operations of the Highway Safety Committee in the Pennyrile and develops projects concerning issues in highway safety. She conducts the Intergovernmental Review Process, and assists the Assistant Director, Housing Coordinator, Water Service Coordinator, and Transportation Planning Coordinator in reports, minutes and correspondence. She also organizes, distributes and gathers staff reports for semi-annual and annual reports to be sent to the Department for Local Government.
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Craig Morris - Regional Planning Coordinator
craig.morris@ky.gov
Craig coordinates planning activities for county and municipal agencies in order to provide technical assistance and direction on specific programs and projects.
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