Lynn Copeland is committed to bringing citizens together for the betterment of our economy, environment, and society. She is tireless, focused, deeply committed to the community and is a conscientious voice for Saco's citizens. Copeland’s priorities are to generate a larger industrial base to create economic growth to offset property taxes, engage the youth and senior citizens in our community to create bonds, build relationships and contribute to a health community, and to embrace and protect our natural resources.
Saco River Corridor Commission protection
Greenbelt
Focus on Parks
The Ecology School
Support Age Friendly Saco
Camp Ellis Pier cameras
Only female on Council
Charter is now gender neutral
Begin process of zoning ordinance review
In the annual report, Dick Lambert, Dir. Of Code Enforcement, states that for the first time in memory commercial construction spending outpaced residential construction spending.
Citizens’ Police Academy
MMA trainings
Support of the Dyer Library through staff raises
Support of Saco Main Street and their events
Conservation Commission – Trail GIS mapping, begin research on tree cutting ordinance
Hiring committee for successful Ryan Sommer, Director
Parks & Rec Advisory Board – focus on parks and teens
Seniority Program
Significant programming growth
Older community playground updates
Saco Island East illegal tree cutting
Supported entity Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
Purchased land to develop into additional industrial park