Economic Development Director Resigns In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden is looking for a new economic development director after former Director Erik Johnson resigned earlier this month, according to the New Haven Register.

The Register reports Johnson left the position to become the president and CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority in Virginia.

The town is moving quickly with trying to replace Johnson, and is currently accepting applications.

“The Economic Development Director oversees the Economic and Community Development Department,” according to the job posting on the town’s website. “Plans, organizes and directs a comprehensive program of community and economic development, including the promotion of orderly growth of commercial and industrial resources, community renewal and neighborhood development, to ensure protection and enhancement of open space, to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing and residential housing, business interests and to improve the quality of life for residents and to seek out new compatible businesses for relocation to the Town.”

For more information, or to apply, visit the job posting here.

Read the full story at the New Haven Register here.