LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting of the year this week, with the selection of its new leadership and an update on the city’s strategic plan among the agenda items.
The committee, or LEDAC, will meet via Zoom at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will be held via Zoom: Meeting ID, 954 3902 9506; passcode, 451281. Dial by your location, +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose).
On Wednesday LEDAC will hold elections for its 2021 leadership, including the offices of chair, vice chair and secretary.
Also on the agenda is the Lakeport Economic Development Strategic Plan for 2017 to 2022, with a review of accomplishments and implementation priorities. The plan is available here.
At its March 10 meeting, Chair Wilda Shock said LEDAC will determine priorities to address this year in preparation for developing the next strategic plan.
As part of that discussion, the group also will talk about incorporating COVID-19 recovery for businesses.
City Manager Kevin Ingram and Community Development Director Jenni Byers will give updates on city projects including Lakeport Park, capital improvements, the Martin Street and Bel Aire apartments, and work on Second Street.
The committee also will get member reports from the Lakeport Main Street Association, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, CareerPoint Lake, Mendocino College/Lake Center, Lake EDC/BARC and others.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock and Vice Chair Denise Combs, Maureen Brasier, Bonnie Darling, Candy De Los Santos, Melissa Fulton, Pam Harpster, Andy Lucas, Alicia Russell, Laura Sammel and Amanda Xu, with Bill Eaton as an ex officio member. City staff who are members include City Manager Kevin Ingram and Community Development Director Jenni Byers.
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