
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE
What is a Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
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The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a long-term roadmap for the future of our community. It reflects what residents value most and outlines goals for how we want the Town to grow, develop, and improve over time.
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This Plan guides decisions on things like land use, housing, transportation, local services, and economic development. It helps Town officials make consistent, informed choices — and it can also strengthen our applications for grants and outside funding.
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Planning for the future isn’t just about zoning or infrastructure. It’s about asking important questions:
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What kind of businesses do we want to attract?
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What types of housing do we need?
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How can we keep our neighborhoods safe, connected, and family-friendly?
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Where do we want to preserve open space or expand recreation?​
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Community input plays a vital role in the planning process. Residents help shape the plan by sharing their experiences, concerns, and ideas. The more voices we hear, the stronger the plan becomes — and the better it reflects the people who call LeRay home.​
​Comprehensive Planning Committee Members​​
​​Jessica Jenack, CDC
Lee Carpenter, Town Supervisor
Lee Shimel, ZEO
Deb Biondolillo, Planning Board Chair
Jan Oatman, ZBA Chair
Eric Wright, Retired Engineer
Joe Mclaughlin, Retired Military
Cathy Fahsel, Fort Drum Integration Office
Troy Chisamore, City Fireman
Peter Souch, Business Owner
Jack Brand, Trustee, Village of Evans Mills