Host Kristina Egan sits down with Samantha Horn, Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs —a new state office created to help communities access coordinated planning support, technical assistance, and resources. Together, they unpack what how the agency can help local leaders and volunteers tackle real-world challenges, from capacity constraints in small towns to building strong partnerships with regional councils. The conversation connects the dots between comprehensive planning and on-the-ground infrastructure, explores approaches to reducing conflict around housing while protecting what makes Maine special, and looks at how transportation planning fits into local decision-making. Tune in for practical insights and a big-picture perspective.

Recorded at WMPG
Produced by Tom Bell for Greater Council of Governments in collaboration with WMPG