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Century’s Mayor Looking Foward To What 2016 Will Bring
January 4, 2016
The year 2015 was kinder than most to Century, and Mayor Freddie McCall is looking forward to what 2016 may bring.
During 2015, Century moved into the implementation stage of a marketing and economic development plan developed by the University of West Florida’s Haas Center. $1.1 million in mostly grant money went into an almost completed North Century Drainage project to improve flooding problems just south of the state line along Highway 29, and a $163,000 grant funding new water lines and fire hydrants in the Fannie and Campbell road areas.
“We also spent $176,000 to pave several streets; that was something the people can be proud about,” McCall said. The town also received a $50,000 grant to construct a children’s splash pad, expected to open by summer of 2016 at Showalter Park.
Century also received a lot of attention from the $25,000 Century Business Challenge, funded by Pensacola businessman Quint Studer, that awarded cash for the startup for a daycare and eventually a special needs school in Century.
And, notably, very few businesses went out of business in Century in 2015, and a handful of new establishments opened.
“All in all, it was a great year,” the mayor said. “And now we are excited what the economic development plan and 2016 will bring.”
As Century moves into 2016, the groundwork laid last year will continue on implementation of the marketing and economic development plan. A beautification effort will begin, and plans are underway for several community events and festivals to bring the people of Century together.
“I’m looking forward to working to make sure 2016 pans out to be a good year in Century, McCall said.
Pictured: Century Mayor Freddie McCall. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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Good job. We believe you have done all you could in your power as mayor and we appreciate your efforts. We are impressed with the changes and hope things will continue to improve. We realize some things are beyond a small town government control, such as whether a business or a doctor does well but you and the council are going forth with dignity and pride. Thank you all for your efforts, hope and attitude.