
Executive Director Jessica Bacher Appointed to Stakeholder Advisory Committee for Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ State’s Master Plan for Aging

Jessica Bacher, Executive Director of the Land Use Law Center at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, was one of 28 members named to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ State’s Master Plan for Aging. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the stakeholder committee in December, which will be tasked with advising the Master Plan for Aging Council – the group responsible for developing the state's first-ever Master Plan for Aging, a guiding document to help ensure older Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ers can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence.
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee will provide expertise on age-friendly policies, supports and health services to guide the Master Plan for Aging Council as it develops a comprehensive roadmap for meeting the socioeconomic needs of all generations of Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ers as they age. Ms. Bacher will provide a valuable role sharing her perspective in land use and local government to support a more holistic Master Plan that takes into consideration topics like Smart Growth, affordable housing, open space and transportation.