"Since the Micron announcement, Town leaders and staff have been working diligently to proactively address potential issues and opportunities that may accompany the building of this facility. We are meeting regularly with various county, regional, and state agencies to ensure current decision-making and future investments will make Cicero the best it can be. We have adopted commercial design standards and regulations governing smoke and vape shops in the Town. However, there is much more to do. 
 
One of our most important initiatives is the development of a comprehensive plan and additional zoning code updates. The town completed a draft plan in 2006 that was never adopted. Upon adoption, this will be the Town’s first Comprehensive Plan. The plan will articulate a vision and policies to guide future public and private investment in the community over the next decade. At this time (June, 2024) we have prepared the community profile, conducted two community meetings, and are working to complete the preliminary policies and future land use sections of the document. We anticipate having these sections drafted by the middle of July. We have taken great care to take the time necessary to ensure these sections reflect the values and desires of our residents and businesses. We anticipate completing the draft plan by the end of summer or early fall of 2024. Once it is ready, we will hold additional public meetings in the hopes of having a robust dialogue around the plan and its recommendations. 
 
As I have said previously, the Micron announcement and the anticipated growth that may come with this facility represents an unprecedented opportunity to re-shape the future of the place we call home. This plan will articulate what that future should look like."

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Michael Aregano
Town Supervisor