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Mayor urges considering staffed economic development entity over volunteer board
Summary
Committee discussed boosting funding for economic development and tourism; Mayor Ben Adank warned a volunteer board would likely fail to sustain momentum and recommended creating a more formal organization with a dedicated role—committee will continue discussion at its Aug. 4 meeting.
Scott Feraro opened discussion on options to increase funding and capacity for economic development and tourism. Mayor Ben Adank argued a volunteer board "would be unlikely to sustain the momentum required for such an effort" and recommended the committee consider a more formal organization with a dedicated position or staff role to lead economic development work.
Committee members did not take formal action on governance or funding at the June 30 meeting; they directed that the topic be revisited at the committee’s next meeting on August 4 for further consideration and possible next steps, including organizational structure and funding sources.
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