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Garrett and Washington counties; (2) The Economic Development Administration program, under which Garrett, Calvert, Dorchester, Somerset and Washington counties are currently fully eligible; (3) The Delmarva Economic Development District (Tri-State), operating with both state and federal (EDA) assistance under the Delmarva Advisory Council, with offices in Salisbury; (4) The Tri-County Coun- cil for Southern Maryland, with offices in Waldorf, covering Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties, sponsored by state and local govern- ment. Federal developmental programs, with potential benefits amount- ing to many millions of dollars annually, are a major source of funds, and research and technical assistance for economic develop- ment, especially in underdeveloped areas. Under the Appalachian Program alone, for instance, almost $70 million in Federal funds has already been invested (1965-1971) in projects designed to upgrade the Western Maryland economy: highways, educational facilities, hos- pitals, sewer and water systems, libraries, etc. (Code 1957, 1971 Repl. Vol., Art. 41, sees. 258-266). The Division also maintains a Western Maryland Regional Develop- ment Office. Western Maryland Regional Development Office Chief: Daniel S. J. Rohrer, Jr. Suite 318, First Federal Savings & Loan Association Building, 100 W. Washington Street Hagerstown 21740 Telephone: 731-2222 The Western Maryland Regional Development Office is an integral part of the Division of Economic Development and functions as a field arm of that Division in the local coordination of plans and projects under the Appalachian program and the provision of staff support to Maryland's Representative on the Appalachian Regional Commission. The staff of the office will also assess the economic and resource potential of the three counties, consult with Western Mary- land leaders to obtain their ideas for strengthening the area's econ- omy, and seek to enlist broad-based public support and cooperation in regional development tasks. To assist in these tasks, the Governor's Council for Appalachian Maryland was created and consists of civic, local government and business leaders.
TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL FOR WESTERN MARYLAND, INC. Council Membership County Commissioners: Burton Smith, Allegany County; Earl E. Opel, Garrett County; Lem E. Kirk, Washington County. Mayor or Councilmen: Ray L. Wilt, Mayor of Westernport, repre- senting incorporated towns of Allegany County; Charley B. Miller, Councilman of Friendsville, representing incorporated towns of Garrett County; Harry Potts, Councilman of Hagers- town, representing Washington County Council of Governments. County Economic Development Commissions: Daniel F. McMullen III, Allegany County; Bernard M. Guy, Garrett County; J. Lee Potterfield, Washington County. |
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