The Roma Economic Development Corporation was created by the voters in 1995 to enhance the quality of life in Roma by advancing the investment, development, growth and relocation of companies within the area. The early role of the Roma EDC was to generate revenue to improve infrastructure throughout the city, including massive overhauls of the water and wastewater sytems, and over the years it has evolved into an important funding source for projects driving economic and community development including land acquisition for the Roma Fire Department and the Roma Transit Station, redevelopment initiatives in the historic district, and multiple park improvements.