Housing Committee

Mission

Mission

The Housing Committee was created by City Council resolution in 2024. It supports the maintenance and expansion of housing options in Bath. The committee reviews programs related to housing, including housing improvement loan programs. It acts to support the housing-related goals and strategies in the City’s Comprehensive Plans.

Focus Areas (but not limited to)

  • Encourage and promote adequate housing to support the community and regional economic development.
  • Ensure land use controls encourage the development of quality affordable housing, including rental housing.
  • Encourage and support the efforts of regional housing coalitions and public-private partnerships to address a range of housing options.
  • Work with partners in private, non-profit, quasi-governmental and public sectors to pursue housing goals.
  • Ensure production and maintenance of adequate deed-restricted housing.

 

Membership

Mara Pennell- Banking Representative
 July 2028
Deb Keller- Bath Housing Representative
 July 2026
Rick Bisson- Real Estate Representative
 July 2026
Liz Burkley-Resident
 July 2026
 Vacancy June 2028
Leiha Lynn-Resident
 July 2027
Jennifer DeChant
 City Council Rep.
Miriam Johnson
 City Council Rep.

 

Upcoming Meetings

Current Agenda(PDF, 102KB)

Past Meetings & Agendas

Staff

Misty Parker

Director of Economic & Community Development

mparker@cityofbathmaine.gov

207-443-8330

 

City Council Representatives

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 8:30 AM

Bath Housing Office

520 Centre St

Bath, ME

 

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