The City of Phillips is updating its Comprehensive Plan. According to Mayor Charles Peterson, “The current plan was adopted in 2013. In it, and through development of an update, we will seek to identify the important characteristics that identify this area in which we choose to live."
The Phillips Planning Commission knows the natural bounty, friendly environment, employment opportunities, engaged government, and various community organizations are among those attributes making this area unique in living, employment opportunities, and quality of life choices. The plan will highlight those positive characteristics, as well as identify challenges and consider opportunities to confront and overcome them. Planning Commission members have been working to develop surveys for the businesses and community as a whole to gain insights on strengths and challenges to Phillips now and into the future.
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Mayor Peterson has stressed the importance of this planning update. “You are likely aware that our community, like many rural areas, is facing an uncertain future. The positives certainly outweigh the challenges in the community, but we need to meet, be aware of, and plan to confront current and any upcoming issues. The City of Phillips, with your help, will, in the months ahead, develop an update to our Comprehensive Plan."
Part of the planning process is a “town hall” meeting open to anyone concerned about the future of Phillips, including its employment base, housing, downtown business district, recreation, and how the city looks and feels. In short, it will cover everything that affects the community, its residents, and the residents of the surrounding area. This meeting will take place September 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Anyone with an interest in the City of Phillips is invited to attend and make comments. Ideas about community strengths and weaknesses can be voiced.
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