Sen. Dill to serve on state’s economic growth council

Sen. Jim Dill of Old Town has been appointed by the President of the Senate to serve as a member of the Maine Economic Growth Council.

“This council has a strong reputation for setting benchmarks and long-range plans for moving Maine’s economy forward,” said Sen. Dill. “This type of vision and focus is especially important for our region as we continue our efforts locally to prosper and grow.”

The Maine Economic Growth Council was established in 1993 to develop an economic plan for the state and to measure progress in achieving the plan’s benchmarks and goals. The non-partisan council is comprised of 19 members who are appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House. Members represent diverse stakeholder interests in the economy, such as business people, educators, labor leaders, state legislators, and those with community, health, and/or environmental interests.

Each year, the council releases its Measures of Growth report to highlight the key indicators that measure Maine’s progress toward long-term, sustainable economic growth and a high quality of life for all Maine people.

The 2015 Measures of Growth report can be found here.