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City of Willard, Missouri

Economic Development Task Force

This Task Force was established by City Ordinance to guide and assist with the development, promotion and implementation of strategies in order to identify and achieve the City's economic development goals. This Task Force consists of up to nine (9) members recommended by the Mayor with approval of the Board of Aldermen. Membership consist of the following:
  • The Mayor.
  • Two (2) members shall be members of the Board of Aldermen.
  • The City's Director of Planning and Development.
  • The President of the Chamber of Commerce.
  • Two (2) other members of the Chamber of Commerce.
  • Two (2) residents from the City.
  • An owner, manager or employee of a City business or an owner of real property located within the City.
Current members of the Task Force include:
  • Samuel Snider
  • Forrest Owens
  • Sam Baird
  • Corey Hendrickson
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  • Burnis Coleman
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  • Darrell Proctor - Chair
Meetings are scheduled for the third (3rd) Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M.
Duties of this Task Force include:
  • With the City's Comprehensive Plan serving as the foundation for community vision, identify elements of the land development regulations that might be amended in such a way as to encourage potential future development activities
  • Assist in developing an overall economic development strategy and vision for the City.
  • Explore various funding options available at either the state or federal levels that may facilitate and encourage economic development and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on pursuing those funding sources.
  • Identify steps that all stakeholders can take to foster a positive business environment, encourage economic development and create new jobs in the City.
The Economic Development Task Force shall issue a final report to the City which shall contain all recommendations approved by the majority of the members and shall then terminate upon delivery of said final report.
City of Willard
224 W Jackson
​PO Box 187
Willard, MO


Hours of City Hall
Monday - Friday
8 A.M.- 5 P.M.
Contact Us
Phone: 417-742-3033
Email: ca@cityofwillard.org
  • Table of Contents
  • Contact Us
  • Utilities
  • New Residents
  • Police Department
  • Municipal Court
  • Economic Development
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Municipal Code
  • Helpful Numbers/Pages
  • Boards and Committees
  • License/Permits
  • Voter Registration/Elections
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Open Bids
  • Search
  • Business Permit