The City of Quitman will be hosting a community meeting for all Quitman citizens at the Quitman Public Library on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

The meeting will be for citizens to give the city council “input regarding their ideas, goals and visions for the future of the city.” According to City Administrator James Attaway, several community meetings will result in a city comprehensive plan, which is “a roadmap for how a community intends to grow and evolve over time…. It acts as a guide for decision-making by city officials.”

To facilitate the implementation of some of these ideas, goals and visions, the city will be using a federal grant called the Resilient Communities Program Grant.

“We can use it for several things,” says Attaway. “We have chosen to use it for a comprehensive plan, kind of to get after space utilization, zoning, things like that; downtown improvements, (etc.).”

According to a public notice put out by the city, “The city encourages all residents, businesses and other stakeholders to attend. Your feedback will directly influence the Comprehensive Plan, ensuring it aligns with the community’s vision for Quitman’s future.”

Attaway says that “input from the citizens is key.”

The meeting will be completely free, and residents do not have to sign up in advance. For any questions about the meeting ahead of time, contact Attaway at 903-763-2222.