A new committee focused on workforce and economic development may meet on an as-needed basis on a monthly schedule.
During a Thursday city council meeting, council members approved forming a new committee, proposed by Chair Gina Driscoll, that would address “policies, plans, and programs related to the vitality of the local economy, including but not limited to the creation and retention of jobs, attraction of new businesses and private investments, support of small businesses, incentive policies and growth of targeted industries.”
The committee would replace one of the PS and I (public services and infrastructure) meetings, which takes place twice a month. Read more.