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Clifton council appoints three and confirms four Industrial Development Authority directors

Clifton Town Council · July 1, 2026
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Summary

The council added three members and confirmed four others to the Clifton Industrial Development Authority, approving terms and recording a 5-0-1 poll vote with Councilmember Nickum abstaining.

At its April 3 meeting, the Clifton Town Council moved to add three new members to the Clifton Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and to confirm four existing directors.

Mayor Bill Hollaway moved to add the new members and confirm the remaining directors. The council then read the names and terms for each appointee and confirmed appointments by poll vote (5-0-1). Councilmember Wayne Nickum recorded an abstention on the motion.

Appointments and terms (as recorded in the minutes):

- Steven R. Effros: Term commencing 4/2/18, term ending 3/4/21 - Wayne Nickum: Term commencing 4/2/18, term ending 3/4/22 - Sarah Nitz: Term commencing 4/2/18, term ending 3/4/22 - John Brantley Baber: Term commencing 3/4/15, term ending 3/4/19 - William J. Ridenour: Term commencing 3/4/18, term ending 3/4/22 - James C. Chesley: Term commencing 3/4/16, term ending 3/4/20 - Jeffrey E. Stein: Term commencing 3/4/18, term ending 3/4/22

Why it matters: IDA directors influence local economic development activities and decisions affecting business recruitment and local investment. The council recorded an abstention by Councilmember Nickum, which is noted in the minutes.

Ending: The motion to appoint and confirm the listed directors was approved by poll vote, 5-0-1 (Councilmember Nickum abstaining).