4.4.
Economic Development Authority (EDA)
- Meeting Date:
- 07/14/2011
- By:
- Aaron Backman, Administrative Services
Title:
Candidate Forum Sponsorship
Background:
Due to the resignation of Councilmember David Jeffrey, there is a vacancy on the City Council for Ward 4. A special election has been been scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Four candidates have filed for the special election. A couple of years ago the Ramsey EDA sponsored a candidate forum for the general election. It was held at the Fountains of Ramsey. The intent was to allow the general public an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and to ask them questions about their positions on issues.
If the EDA were to sponsor a candidate forum for Ward 4, it would need to occur, at the latest, in early August. Given other events that are scheduled for August, the Economic Development/Marketing Manager recommends designating an EDA Commissioner to organize the event.
If the EDA were to sponsor a candidate forum for Ward 4, it would need to occur, at the latest, in early August. Given other events that are scheduled for August, the Economic Development/Marketing Manager recommends designating an EDA Commissioner to organize the event.
Observations:
Funding Source:
Any expenses for the event would be paid from the EDA Fund.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff is seeking input from the EDA Commissioners regarding their interest in sponsoring this event.
EDA Action:
Approve or not the EDA's sponsorship of a Candidate Forum pertaining to Ward 4.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Form Review
- Form Started By:
- abackman
- Started On:
- 07/08/2011 03:45 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/08/2011