Council dissolves Economic Development Committee, discusses alternatives

Apr 14, 2026

After discussing whether economic development should be a city committee or an independent body, the council voted to dissolve the Economic Development Committee and outlined differences in meeting, residency and Open Meeting Law requirements.

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Harrison City Council discussed whether economic development should operate as a City committee (subject to Open Meeting Law and requiring at least one council member and city-located meetings) or as a non-City body with broader membership. Councilmember TJ Byrne moved to dissolve the Economic Development Committee; the motion passed by roll-call vote.

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