The Purchase Area Development District (PADD) offers a diverse collection of services including programs for human support, community infrastructure planning, economic development, and special projects. The blending of these offerings provides a well-rounded approach to meeting the current and future needs of our region.
The PADD is governed by a board of directors that includes judges/executives, mayors, and citizen members from the eight counties of Purchase Region, including Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, and McCracken. Over 250 community members actively participate in committees and task forces that provide input and guidance to the program areas they support. Funding for these programs is provided by blending federal, state, and local funding sources.
The PADD is part of a network of 15 area development districts serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
