Business View Civil Municipal June 2023

100 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 master plan, the city is hoping to add electrical charging stations sometimes up the road. “We have two hotels downtown and we know that there are people who make choices about where they stay based on access to those charging stations,” Simonson shares. “We also have a lot of businesses, and we’d love to have that magnetic effect, especially for folks who are, right now, buying electric vehicles. They’re usually the folks who have the money to make a big impact, so we want to make sure that they feel welcome down there.” Going forward, Simonson believes that this is a time for optimism and growth in Ottumwa. The blueprint is there and the city is committed. “We have made strong plans for progress,” he says in conclusion, “and we’re ready to keep achieving – especially in housing and the quality of life.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n JBS Foods https://jbsfoodsgroup.com/ From education and recreation to healthcare and social services, JBS USA invests in meaningful community projects that have lasting benefits for our team members and our neighbors across the United States and Canada. Through JBS Hometown Strong, we have invested $100 million in the communities where we operate. n VenuWorks www.venuworks.com