Economic Development Committee 1/28/2026

Evanston Economic Development Committee · January 29, 2026

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Opening and roll-call procedure

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Chair (addressed in the meeting as Chair Sufferton by staff) and staff debated whether to run a roll call from the podium; staff proceeded to call members and record attendance (multiple members answered 'Here').

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The Evanston Economic Development Committee discussed and voted to recommend a contract for a retail pop‑up incubator pilot intended to reduce downtown commercial vacancies; members debated procurement approach and funding. Public comments raised concerns about retail vacancies, parking costs and trash collection.

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