Behind city council’s leadership, Fillmore is in for a big year in 2015. Construction has started on new retail projects and housing sales are moving in a positive direction.

Economic Development
You may have noticed all the construction along Highway 126 over the past several months. The Stop project at the Business Park is in the process of building a new Dollar General store and pads for several other retail establishments. The City anticipates being able to identify future tenants over the next few months. Family Dollar has also started construction along Highway 126 near the Best Western Hotel. Both projects are planned to open later in 2015 expanding the shopping opportunities for our residents and guest.

The City has entered into a contract with The Retail Coach a national retail consulting, marketing research and development firm that combines strategy, technology and expertise to develop and deliver retail recruitment and development strategies. The Retail Coach has and will continue to visit our businesses and provide recommendations to the City Council that will support the City’s overall retail recruitment and development goals. Another aspect of the study will be the development of marketing material for targeted retailers and identify companies to recruit to Fillmore.

Fillmore Volunteer Firefighters Foundation
When Rigo Landeros was appointed Fire Chief, one of his first goals was to establish a foundation for the Fire Department. The Foundation was formed in November 2010.

Over the years, with the help of Patrick Maynard, the Foundation has received over $275,000 in grants. In addition, the Foundation has raised an additional $28,000 through donations and its annual golf tournament. These funds have been used to purchase new breathing apparatus, new radios, new turnouts and fire nozzles, and to provide training and repairs to the City’s fire station.

The Foundation’s Board is comprised of the following individuals:
Scott Beylik, Mike Bush, Bill Morris, Mike Richardson, and Scott Klittich. When you see these individuals in the community, please give them a big thank you. Under their leadership and Mr. Maynard’s ability to obtain grant funding they have saved the City over $300,000.

Thank you to everyone who makes Fillmore the “Last Best Small Town”.