The Economic Development Committee meets at City Hall on the fourth Monday of each month at 4:30 pm, unless otherwise noticed.
The committee focus is to develop and advocate for an economic development strategy that maximizes commercial property tax revenues and generates employment opportunities as part of a broader, long-range strategic plan for the community as established by the City Council; To work with staff to assist in the development of a business incubator in Hughson that helps create new businesses that stay in Hughson; To advocate for state and federal legislation and regulations that advance economic development in Hughson; To work with staff to obtain federal and state grant funds to further the economic development strategy; and To support and encourage new businesses seeking to locate in Hughson and existing businesses seeking to remain or expand in Hughson.
Members of the Committee:
- Mayor George Carr
- Councilmember Randy Crooker
- Business Representative Victor Martino
- Business Representative Marie Assali
- Business Representative Summer Salvemini
- Business Representative Don Bigelow
- Councilmember Samuel Rush (Alternate)