Economic Development Committee
Mission
The Bath Economic Development Committee’s mission is to promote an economic climate which increases job opportunities and overall economic well-being while preserving Bath’s unique sense of place. The Committee will do this by ensuring that the City’s well-preserved architecture, walkability and waterfront environment continue to make Bath a good place in which to live, work and recreate. The Economic Development Committee develops plans, sets policy and provides recommendations to the City Council on matters that affect the economic climate of the community. (Adopted by committee, Jan. 27, 2014)
Membership
| Jennifer DeChant - City Council Rep. and Committee Chair | City Council Rep. |
| Amanda McDaniel - Main Street Bath Rep. | July 2025 |
| Jon Fitzgerald - BIW Rep. | July 2024 |
| Chris Timm - Maine Maritime Museum Rep. | July 2024 |
| VACANCY - Development Rep. | July 2023 |
| VACANCY - at large | July 2024 |
| Michael Walton - Business Rep. | July 2023 |
| Lauren O'Reilly - at large | July 2023 |
| Michael Mason - at large | July 2022 |
| City Manager | Ex officio |
| Director of Planning and Development | Ex officio |
| Aaron Park | City Council Rep. |
Membership updated 6/27/2022
Appointments and Meeting Schedule
Meets every 4th Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Appointments are made by City Council. Terms are 3 years.
Functions
- Economic development plans and policies
- Branding/marketing
- Tourism
- Marine/cruise ships
- Developer outreach
- Review/recommendation on new/expanded TIF districts
- TIF-funded projects