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 is pleased with its 2024-2025 outreach to municipalities and with progress on its prior work plan. The County is starting to see benefits from the Board's economic development commitments. The Committee looks forward to the 2026 updates to the committee structure, new members, and opportunities.
Board Information
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bush, Carrie | UF Representative | 11 Apr 2024 | 30 Sep 2028 | Active | BoCC |
| James, Linda | Citizen at Large | 13 Sep 2022 | 30 Sep 2026 | Active | BoCC |
| Odera, Levy | Citizen at Large | 27 Sep 2024 | 30 Sep 2027 | Active | BoCC |
| Rockwell, Sarah | Representative - School Board | 28 Jan 2025 | 30 Sep 2028 | Active | |
| Sanchez-Hamilton, Alexander | Citizen at Large | 27 Sep 2024 | 30 Sep 2026 | Active | BoCC |
| Xu, Ying | Actively engaged with economic development organizations | 28 May 2024 | 30 Sep 2027 | Active | BoCC |
| Goettling, Nedra | Alternate | 29 Oct 2024 | 30 Sep 2025 | Expired | BoCC |
| Jackson, Romona | Actively engaged with economic development organizations | 28 May 2024 | 30 Sep 2025 | Expired | BoCC |
