Strategic Economic Initiative

Blaine City Council initiated the Strategic Economic Initiative to develop a detailed action plan for improving economic development prospects in Blaine based on work that has been done by numerous City task forces and committees. The Strategic Economic Initiate will refine and resolve projects, costs, and financing strategies for improving economic development initiatives, parks, trails, downtown beautification, sidewalks, traffic signals, roads, and public facilities. Included below is the link to Visitor survey, audio recordings, presentations, and other material that are relevant towards the Initiative.

Transportation Benefit District (TBD)

Strategic Economic Initiative Process (PDF)

Blaine Strategic Economic Initiative Action Plan - January 2017 (PDF)

Strategic Economic Initiative Report - October 2017 (PDF)

Surveys

City of Blaine Visitor Survey

If you do not want to complete a survey online, please stop by City Hall and pick up a hard copy to fill out. Once completed, return the survey to City Hall so it can be processed! Make sure you enter your contact information at the end of the survey if you would like to receive information about the Blaine Strategic Economic Initiative process and be included in the $250 gift certificate lottery drawing!

Public Meetings

August 15, 2016 – Study Session Presentation (PDF)
August 15, 2016 – Study Session Audio Recording (PDF)
October 11, 2016 – Tom Beckwith BEDAC Presentation (PDF)
October 11, 2016 – BEDAC Recording (PDF)
November 1, 2016 - BEDAC Meeting Hand-Out (PDF)
December 6, 2016 - BEDAC Meeting Hand-Out (PDF)
June 12, 2018 - Strategic Economic Initiative Community Meeting

Roger Brooks Report

Roger Brooks Report (PDF)

If you have any questions regarding the surveys or the Strategic Economic Initiative process, please contact City Manager Michael Jones at 360-332-8311. He can also be reached via email.