Merchantville's Mayor Ted Brennan spoke at the February PMAC meeting on partnerships to create a thriving downtown. He remarked that Merchantville has worked hard to re-engage with the business community to find opportunities to expand economic development in the Borough by streamlining the process for new businesses and entrepreneurs. Mayor Brennan is soliciting mixed use ideas for a redevelopment area in the West End hoping to create a combination of retail and restaurants that will demonstrate an investment in that part of town.