Porter appointed to EDC by Mapleton council

The township’s economic development committee has a new member.

Mapleton Council approved the appointment of Jennifer Porter to the committee at its May 14 meeting.

In her application, presented at the meeting, Porter stated, “As a resident of Mapleton Township, I have a vested interest in making our town the best and most vibrant place it can be. I also run a small business.”

Porter, a former teacher, states she is “passionate about supporting the local economy by shopping locally and encouraging others to do so.”

CAO Patty Sinnamon noted in a report to council that Porter expressed her interest in joining the committee after attending several recent meetings as an observer.

“She would be a tremendous asset to the committee given her interests and experience in organizing events such as Movies in the Park, which she plans on coordinating again this year,” said Sinnamon.