Lynn Copeland is committed to bringing citizens together for the betterment of our economy, environment, and society.  She is deeply committed to the community and is a relatable and conscientious voice for Saco's citizens.
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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 healthy community, and to embrace and protect our natural resources.
  • City purchase of a downtown building for a teen/senior center
  • Saco River Corridor Commission
  • A greenbelt in Saco
  • Focus on Parks
  • The Ecology School
  • Support Age Friendly Saco
  • Successfully fought for Camp Ellis Pier cameras
  • Only female on Council
  • Charter is now gender neutral
  • Zoning ordinance review
  • In the annual report, Dick Lambert, former Dir. of Code Enforcement, states that for the first time in memory commercial construction spending outpaced residential construction spending.
  • Graduate of the Citizens’ Police Academy in Saco
  • 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 the successful hiring of Ryan Sommer, as Director of Saco’s Parks and Recreation Department
  • Parks & Rec Advisory Board – focus on parks and teens
  • Seniority Program
  • Significant programming growth
  • Older community-playground updates
  • Supported Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine both in the Saco office and statewide
  • Purchased land to develop into additional industrial park
  • New commercial construction:  Ready Seafood, Saco Biddeford Dental Associates, Hancock Lumber
  • Maine DOT re redesign of Exit 36

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