Economic Vitality Commission About Staff Liaison Created in 2012, this commission provides Jen Davis Hayes, additional expertise – both to the Mayor and City Economic Development Director Council – necessary to enhance and facilitate Email economic development within the City. Regular Members The commission also acts as a catalyst between 2018 – Amit Bhardwaj the City Council, developers, residents and the 2018 – Laura Milikan business community to expand and improve the 2019 – Therese Garcia economic climate of Issaquah within the context 2019 – Jeff Howlett of the City’s commitment to social and 2019 – Ethan Stiles environmental objectives. 2020 – Kathy McCorry 2020 – Karl Leigh Membership 2020 – Kristi Tripple The Economic Vitality Commission is comprised of 2021 – Saikat Sen ten regular members with four-year terms. 2021 – Vacant
Keith Niven, Economic Dev. & Dev. Services Director
OTHERS PRESENT
Kari Magill, CEO, Rowley Properties
Arjun Malhotra, Youth Advisory Board
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HOWLETT suggested that “incubator,” listed on “Other Topics”, be moved as a bullet item under “Business Recruitment” on the “Top Three” slide.
After some discussion, the Commissioners agreed to that change.
Commissioners asked staff to schedule an opportunity for a PSE (Puget Sound Energy) representative to attend a future EVC meeting and discuss plans for making improvements.