New Economic Development Commission to meet in Lake Forest Park Wednesday

The Economic Development Commission of Lake Forest Park will meet on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 7:00pm at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, its first meeting of the year. The commission will be staffed by Finance Director Chris Bothwell. The community is invited to attend.

The Economic Development Commission, also referred to as the "EDC," has not met in the last several years. However, new commissioners have been confirmed to the commission and they will begin meeting again in 2014.

The mission of the Economic Development Commission is to develop recommendations that promote the long-term economic health of the city in order to provide jobs for its citizens, provide goods and services for local consumers, and strengthen the tax base to fund local public services and facilities.

Current Commissioners

• David Chow
• Jason Colberg
• Gretchen Bennett Guethner
• Robert Henderson
• John Nyhuis

City Council Liaison

• Tom French

City Staff

• Chris Bothwell, Finance Director