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Our Town names new executive director
By Jen Jones
Our Town Coshocton named Lanny Spaulding as its new executive director .
“ We find Lanny to be enthusiastic , well-spoken and with a passion for historic preservation ,” said Tom Barcroft , OTC board president .
“ I ’ m very excited to be here , and everyone I have met with has been so open and friendly . I think we are all on the same page as to our plans for Coshocton ,” Spaulding said .
Spaulding has met with many city / county officials and is happy with what is happening
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Lanny Spaulding
Submitted on Main Street already .
“ There is already a huge interest in our community to maintain , expand and bolster Main Street . I see myself not as trying to reinvent the wheel , but to bring my experience and skill set to help push this cart , alongside the OTC board and local stakeholders , forward toward a vibrant downtown ,” Spaulding said .
Spaulding was born in Coshocton , graduated from Coshocton High School in 2004 and attended Ohio University with a double major in political science and European history . He studied in the United Kingdom his junior year and has held various political positions at local , state and federal levels .
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“ Along with living in German Village , I ’ ve not only developed a fondness for historic preservation , from Ohio to across the pond , I ’ ve seen how historic preservation serves as a magnet to drive tourism and consumerism , serving as a driver of economic growth ,” Spaulding said .
Spaulding feels Coshocton ’ s location is what makes it unique . “ In addition to being a historic community and very scenic , Coshocton is at the crossroads of Northeastern and Central Ohio . It is also proximal to the state ’ s eastern border . We will always be mindful as to how we can make sure Coshocton is a destination , specifically the downtown , as opposed to being passed by on the way to somewhere else .”
Spaulding also said the greatest challenge
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the area is facing right now could be potentially the greatest opportunity .
“ The global pandemic — it will not stay forever . It will , I believe , create a knee-jerk tendency post-pandemic for folks to spread out from urban centers . If we can prime scenic , historic Coshocton to be as inviting as possible while offering a unique downtown experience , we could capitalize on an expected influx of outside visitors . The best way for residents to help make Coshocton all it can be is to support local businesses . Take a chance . Main Street will be built back up . If you are thinking about starting a new business or moving your existing business , check out Main Street ,” Spaulding said .
Spaulding said many local organizations are working together . “ My main focus at present is to familiarize myself with downtown — its stakeholders , its buildings . I see no failure on Main Street — only potential .”
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