We're entering the public participation phase of our Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan project, and we're asking for your participation! A focus group meeting will be conducted pertaining to Emergency Services: Fire, Police, Emergency Management, Dispatch/Telecommunications, and Emergency Medical Services/Ambulance on Monday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall (201 E. Jefferson Avenue). Please plan to attend!
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Comprehensive Plan

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