Community Economic Development
Committee regular meeting days and time:
Committee Members:
- Chair: Tammy J. Morales
- Vice Chair: Andrew J. Lewis
- Member: Debora Juarez
- Member: Alex Pedersen
- Member: Kshama Sawant
- Alternate: Lisa Herbold
Committee Scope:
To provide policy direction and oversight and to deliberate and make recommendations on legislative matters relating to:
- economic development policies and programs; including the Office of Economic Development, small business development and support, Business Improvement Areas, workforce development, and improving access and opportunities to education and training for low- and middle-income workers, youth and communities of color;
- civil rights issues, including the Office for Civil Rights, except for issues related to tenant rights and protections;
- arts and cultural activities, nightlife issues, and special events;
- film and music activities; and
- the equitable development initiative and its projects.