Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission formed by Town Meeting on June 29, 1973 and is composed of 5 members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. After a period of inactivity is was reactivated by the Board of Selectmen 10/3/2000.

The mission of the EDC is to promote and develop the economic conditions of the Town in accordance with the Plan of Conservation and Development and in cooperation with the appropriate town officials and agencies.

There shall be an Economic Development Commission for the promotion of the business and industrial resources of the Town of Lebanon, consisting of five (5) regular members and three
(3) alternate members, each of whom shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years. The Commission shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed in Chapter 97 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (Town Charter 2023)

For questions related to the EDC, the Tax Abatement Program, or to get on a meeting agenda, please contact the Town Planner at (860) 642-2006 or pchester@lebanonct.gov.

Staff Contacts

Commission Members

NameTitle/PartyTerm Expiration

Chair (U)

02/01/2029

Vice Chair (R)

02/01/2028

Pat McCarthy

Member (D)

02/01/2029

Julie Chalifoux

Member (U)

02/01/2028

Lori Jahoda

Member (U)

02/01/2025

Christine Warner

Alternate (R)

02/01/2028

Charlotte Ross

Alternate (D)

02/01/2027

Joyce Reynolds

Alternate (D)

02/01/2029