The Philomath City Council unanimously approved an “age-friendly community” resolution during its Aug. 12 meeting — a move intended to make the community “more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults.”
With passage of the resolution, the city’s Inclusivity Committee will oversee an application process for Philomath to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, an organization that educates elected officials and engages residents to encourage them to implement changes to improve livability.
The AARP network does not charge a fee. The enrollment process requires a membership application and a letter of commitment signed by the highest elected official, which in Philomath’s case would be Mayor Chas Jones.
Councilor Christopher McMorran, chair of the Inclusivity Committee, introduced the topic through an agenda item summary and brief explanation prior to the vote.
The committee in the future will make recommendations to the City Council “related to making the community more age-friendly.”