Our Vision

To make Waverly the most desirable place in the metropolitan area to live, work, and do business.

This vision reflects a long-term commitment to smart, sustainable growth supported by strong schools, quality municipal services, modern infrastructure, diverse housing options, and intentional commercial development.

Strategic Focus Areas

Municipal Facilities

Plan, design, and construct future-ready municipal facilities—including Fire & Rescue, Maintenance, Recreation, and City Hall—while responsibly repurposing existing buildings to support additional municipal services or community-oriented uses.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Invest in water, sewer, streets, sidewalks, trails, lighting, traffic controls, and roadway safety to support current needs and future growth. Infrastructure planning is coordinated with county roads and highways adjacent to the city and aligned with long-term development objectives.

Commercial & Retail Development

Proactively recruit and develop targeted retail, restaurant, lodging, and highway-service uses.
Strategically utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment areas to stimulate private investment and advance priority development sites.

Education & Community Strength

Waverly’s schools continue to demonstrate excellence in academics, entrepreneurship, leadership, and athletics. Educational facilities are planned and maintained to support future capacity and long-term community needs.

Housing

Support a full range of housing options, including single-family, market-rate and workforce multi-family, and senior housing. Encourage growth through infill and planned expansion to the east, south, and north of the community to meet current and future demand.

Tourism, Sports & Recreation

Leverage existing sports and recreation assets to increase economic impact and support complementary commercial development, including lodging, restaurants, and RV or camping facilities.

Invest in Waverly Economic Development

Investor Levels and Benefits

• Principal Member – $15,000+ includes an automatic seat on the board
• Strategic Partner – $7,500+ eligible to be elected to the board
• Community Investor – $3,500+ eligible to be elected to the board
• Supporting Investor – $1,500+ eligible to be elected to the board

Principal Members

• Horizon Bank
• Empire Fence Company
• Watts Electric

Strategic Partner

• Lancaster County

Community Investor

• Millard Lumber

Waverly Economic Development Board of Directors

• Abbey Pascoe, Vice Chair
• Dave Moore, Treasurer
• Cory Worrell, Secretary
• Kent Heermann, President
• Toni Watts, Principal Member
• Rick Vest, Principal Member
• Lindsay Kroeger
• Angie Plugge
• Kyann Sheets
• Stephanie Fisher