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Planning commission reviews ad hoc comments on local economy element; members call for clearer economic strategy and reassessment of chamber and visitor‑bureau支
Summary
Commissioners and ad hoc members reviewed draft local‑economy element comments and discussed a need for a concrete economic development strategy, reassessment of existing funding for the Chamber of Commerce and Sonoma Valley Visitor Bureau, and stronger linkage between workforce housing and local business needs.
The Planning Commission reviewed comments from its ad hoc general‑plan committee on the draft local economy element and discussed next steps to craft a more actionable economic development strategy.
Commissioners and staff said the ad hoc committee (Commissioners Willers and Von Bock) had prepared annotated draft comments. Staff emphasized the ad hoc process would collect input from multiple commissions and the public before finalizing language for consultant review.
Discussion highlights included:
• Chamber of Commerce role and funding: Commissioners asked staff to clarify the city’s current arrangement with the Chamber and what services the city is funding. Commissioners…
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