IDB gets two new members
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The new appointments come as a result of the departure of Dr. Abraham Pallas, who moved to Florida to join his wife, Pam, who had taken a job there, and the change in status of Neal Cox, who moved outside the city, and due to the bylaws of the Industrial Development Board, could no longer serve as a city representative.
Both Haynes and Moore will be familiar to many residents due their involvement with local politics and various organizations.
Haynes was on the Warren County Commission for eight years from 1990-98. During her second term, she served as chairman of the Industry Committee, which is now the Economic Development Committee.
For the last two years, she served as foreman of the local grand jury, a post she just recently relinquished to newly appointed foreman Jeff Golden.
Haynes is president of the Park Theater Group, on the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, and is very active in the Main Street program, where she also serves on the board.
Moore is a 35-year employee of Carrier where he is a facilities engineer, dealing with construction projects and building maintenance programs. He served as a city alderman for over 11 years, primarily during the 1990s. Moore was involved with youth baseball for many years and was a longtime member of the Jaycees.
“They are two good local citizens,” said Mayor Royce Davenport, “that have been very active in the community, and they have an interest in the economic development of the community.”
Both appointees say their main goals are to help create jobs and improve the local economy.
“This is a pretty critical time, I think, for Warren County,” Haynes said. “I’d like to do anything I can to help with the employment situation here and help stimulate the economy. I’ve been active with the Chamber of Commerce, so I know a little bit about the needs, and just hope I can contribute in some way.”
Haynes says it is important to try and bring in large plants, but she believes that is becoming harder and harder to do.
“If we can stimulate our existing industries for growth, or develop small businesses here,” she said. “I think that helps.”
Moore says he plans to take some time learning the ropes, but has pretty much the same agenda.
“I just want to support, any way I can, obtaining new industry and new opportunities for our people in the county,” he said.
Having worked 35 years at Carrier gives Moore a unique perspective which he hopes will be a benefit to the IDB.
“My background is the nitty-gritty in industry,” Moore said, “and I hope that that’s what I bring as far as how I can look at the technical side, what a building can offer and that type of thing.”