Title
REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATIVE FOR PORT'S COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Strengthen economic conditions & create new opportunities
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Port of Longview is planning for its strategic planning process and establishing a short-term Community Advisory Committee committed to the long-term success of the Port. This "sounding board" will join staff and commissioners in developing a plan that will guide future projects and decisions at the Port.
The Port is seeking an at-large community representative from each of the three port districts to serve on the committee alongside representatives from local government, labor and economic development organizations. Time commitment is minimal, with no more than eight meetings over the next four months. The first meeting of the committee is schedule for March 8, 2012, from 11:30-1:30 pm.
The City Manager is willing to participate on the committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to appoint a representative to the Port's Community Advisory Committee.