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Council asks new business commission to shape economic strategy, leaves consultant option to commission
Summary
Council reviewed three broad economic strategies (maximize existing revenue, grow high‑wage employment, or strengthen visitor‑serving small businesses), directed staff to onboard the new business commission and to return with the commission’s recommendations; the council left the decision about hiring an outside consultant to a later milestone when the commission reports back.
City staff and a regional economic partner presented options for an economic development strategy for Encinitas — three broad approaches were framed as priorities councils can choose among: maximize existing revenue streams (sales tax, TOT), pursue higher‑wage employment and targeted industry clusters, or support visitor‑serving small business and tourism. The presentation included a preliminary 'leakage'…
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