QDC targets downtown sidewalks for improvement

By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm
Posted 10/14/21

Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) board members nominated a new board member, and the group discussed projects and initiatives for the upcoming year Monday.

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QDC targets downtown sidewalks for improvement

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Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) board members nominated a new board member, and the group discussed projects and initiatives for the upcoming year Monday.

Pam Bowdoin was nominated to replace Randy Dunn on the board. The QDC will bring Bowdoin’s nomination to the city council for approval. 

After serving on the board for 20 years, Dunn said it was time for someone new to come aboard.

“It is time to get a new face and fresh ideas on the board. Twenty years on the board is enough,” Dunn noted. Dunn plans to remain at his post as mayor of Quitman. Bowdoin will serve a two-year term.

On the topic of new projects, the board wants to get something done about the downtown sidewalks.

“The downtown sidewalks need to be a priority. Let’s take a look and see what it entails,” board member Brad Medlin suggested. 

Other projects on the horizon are working toward a hotel/motel facility in the city and continued support for the Jim Hogg City Park pavilion project.

Executive Director Rodney Kieke informed the board that the Gonyea brothers (Mike and David), who own Minuteman Ordnance Company, are continuing with their plans to build and expand their business on the north side of the square in the area which formerly housed the Wood County Democrat office. 

Whiskey Ray’s Boutique is already looking for more room to expand their downtown business. Bella Floral has made a move from the square to the former Duke Propane building on Goode Street just east of the courthouse.

The board reviewed the Stitchin’ Heaven fall festival which was a success bringing people into Quitman. The crowd for the street dance/concert by Eagles tribute band, The Long Run, drew estimates of between 500 to 750 people. The QDC shuttle bus was successful in getting people to the concert site.