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Upcoming meeting. The agenda packet below is posted on CivicWeb and includes staff reports for each item. The agenda may still be amended at the meeting; minutes, transcript, and recording will land here once the meeting takes place.
Economic Vitality Commission Upcoming

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

6:00 PM
Topics tracked across meetings:
Joint Meeting Follow Up - Housing Development Discussion 3/3
New and Existing Commissioner Introductions 2/2
Section
Topic
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of May 20, 2026
packet pp.3–4
Staff report:
Presented by: Alexis Fitzsimmons, Economic Development & Housing Manager
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
Washington Economy Overview and Local Government Best Practices
Morgan Irwin, Vice President of Government Affairs at Association of Washington Business
5. REPORTS
5a
Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures
All Commissioners
Topics: Economic Development
5b
City Council Report Out The next meeting is currently scheduled for
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a
Minutes of March 18 & April 23 The minutes of March 18 & April 23 were approved
AGENDA ITEMS
a
New and Existing Commissioner Introductions
All
Topics: Boards & Commissions
b
Approval of 2026 EVC Workplan
Jack Pedlow, Economic Development Coordinator
c
Joint Meeting Follow Up - Housing Development Discussion
Alexis Fitzsimmons, Economic Development & Housing Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES a)
Topics: Housing
REPORTS
a
Industry Trends, Business Openings & Closures
All Commissioners School field. Wingstop in the Issaquah Highlands is opening soon Burgermaster is opening 5/26 Dave’s Hot Chicken will be opening in the former Rio Café location
Topics: Economic Development
b
2026 World Cup Event Awareness
All Commissioners
c
City Council Report Out
OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
a
EVC Commission Attendance - Volunteers & Schedule
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