Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) advises the city council regarding economic development, housing, and redevelopment matters, and exercises certain powers as authorized by the council.

Membership

2008 EDA Commissioners
Peter St. Peter
EDA President
Dan Duffy
EDA Vice-President
Bill Yaeger
EDA Commissioner
Bunny Robinson
EDA Commissioner
Brad Wiersum
EDA Commisioner
City Council member
Tony Wagner
EDA Commisioner
City Council member
Ellen Weishar Cousins
EDA Commissioner
Vacant
EDA Commission Student Representative
Julie Wischnack
Community Development Director
EDA Commission Staff Liaison

The board is comprised of seven commissioners appointed by the city council. Five of the commissioners are citizens, two must be city council members, and one is a youth representative. Youth representatives serve a one-year term; all other commissioners serve staggered six-year terms.

Meetings

The EDA meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. View the City Calendar for all upcoming meetings. Visit the EDA meetings page of this site for current meeting information.