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EDAP members push for earlier recruitment and clearer public notices after sparse applicant turnout
Summary
Members raised concern that a December 16 application cutoff fell during holidays, limiting applicant awareness; they recommended earlier annual solicitation, better use of the official newspaper and website, and a possible extension to attract more candidates.
Members of the Grand Island Economic Development Advisory Panel discussed a slow applicant response to board openings and urged a more consistent, earlier annual recruitment schedule.
Panel members said the advertised cutoff of Dec. 16 likely overlapped Thanksgiving and holiday season outreach and observed that some residents missed the notice because of limited distribution channels. Speakers suggested putting solicitations on a fixed annual schedule (for example an August 15 start) and confirmed the town’s official newspaper remains the Grand Island Tribune (as mentioned during the meeting). Several members proposed re-opening or extending the application period and agreed the panel would vet applicants and distribute names to advisory boards before formal appointment votes so members can raise conflicts.
The group discussed communication channels: social media, the town website and the local paper. Members said the town website and published rosters are currently out of date in places and urged staff to maintain up-to-date rosters so prospective applicants can see openings and incumbency. The panel agreed to revisit the candidate-solicitation schedule and asked staff to consider a reannouncement if openings remain after roster and outreach improvements.
