The Economic Development Advisory Committee advises the County Commission on issues related to economic development. Members serve four year terms.
Brief History of Committee: The reconstitution of the Economic Development Advisory Committee was approved by the County Commission on August 12, 2008.
Mission Statement: The responsibility of the Economic Development Advisory Committee shall be to develop and provide policy recommendations to the County Commission related to the promotion of sustainable economic development activities within Alachua County.
Note from Chair: The Economic Development Committee was pleased with its outreach efforts to the municipalities and progress on its work plan. The County is starting to see benefits from large and small economic development capital commitments of the Board. The Committee looks forward to beginning 2025 with new members and challenges.
Board Information
Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
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Arnold, Jeffrey | Citizen at Large | 10 Jan 2023 | 30 Sep 2027 | Active | BoCC |
Bush, Carrie | UF Representative | 11 Apr 2024 | 30 Sep 2028 | Active | BoCC |
Carnevale, Michael | Actively engaged with economic development organizations | 13 Sep 2022 | 30 Sep 2026 | Active | BoCC |
Jackson, Romona | Actively engaged with economic development organizations | 28 May 2024 | 30 Sep 2025 | Active | BoCC |
James, Linda | Citizen at Large | 13 Sep 2022 | 30 Sep 2026 | Active | BoCC |
Sanchez-Hamilton, Alexander | Citizen at Large | 27 Sep 2024 | 30 Sep 2026 | Active | BoCC |
Todd, Tracey | Citizen at Large | 12 Oct 2021 | 30 Sep 2028 | Active | BoCC |
Welker, Elliott | Actively engaged with economic development organizations | 12 Oct 2021 | 30 Sep 2025 | Active | BoCC |
Xu, Ying | Actively engaged with economic development organizations | 28 May 2024 | 30 Sep 2027 | Active | BoCC |