Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) consists of seven members representing diverse interests appointed by the Mayor and the Borough Assembly. The terms for all board seats are three years, staggered terms.
Economic Development Committee Members and their Term Expirations:
Augie Schultz, October 2014, Chair
Julie Decker, October 2014
Marlene Clarke, October 2012
Kipha Valvoda, October 2012
Dawn Angerman, October 2013
Maria Weeg, January 2013, Vice-chair
Vacancy, October 2012
EDC Mission
The Economic Development Committee was established to encourage employment opportunities, foster more stable and diversified local economy, improve local economic conditions, and provide a mechanism for guiding and coordinating the efforts of local individuals and organizations concerned with economic development in Wrangell.
Responsibilities include:
1) recommendations of economic policies, plans and priorities;
2) coordination of economic development plans;
3) advocates and representatives of the community economic development;
4) promotion of public/private partnerships;
5) review economic development projects and activities submitted for public funding assistance;
6) preparation of the annual Community Economic Development Strategy.
The Committee meets as needed.
Contact Information:
Economic Development Committee
P.O. Box 531
Wrangell, AK 99929
Ecodev [at] wrangell [dot] com
