Harrison dissolves Economic Development Committee, discusses alternatives
Council voted to dissolve the city's Economic Development Committee on April 14, 2026. Members discussed differences between making economic development a City committee (subject to Open Meeting Law and requiring a council member) versus a non-city commission with broader membership.
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The Harrison City Council moved on April 14 to dissolve the Economic Development Committee. Councilmember TJ Byrne's motion to dissolve the committee passed with recorded AYES, and the council discussed structural alternatives: a City committee (which would be subject to Open Meeting Law and require at least one council member and meeting posting) versus a non-city commission (which could include community members and need not require residency within city limits).
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