Economic Development Committee
Advises the Council in all matters pertaining to economic development such as developing, maintaining, and implementing the City’s economic development plan; Foster and encourage responsible economic development activities that result in job creation, business retention and expansion, increased tax base and an improved quality of life for the citizens of Monroe.
- Schedule: The Economic Development Committee meets on the third Thursday of the month.
- Membership: The Economic Development Committee is open to residents and non-residents.
Committee Members
- Mayor Dan Sheets – Chair (Email)
- Councilor Nick Ritch
- Councilor Harry Myers
- Liz Doyle
- Aryeh Frankfurter
- Eliza Mason
- David Mills
- Todd Nystrom
- Stan Salot
- Celena Wolverton
The Economic Development Committee is comprised of three subcommittees, which includes:
- Beautification Subcommittee
- Community Engagement Subcommittee
- Monroe Festival Subcommittee
Beautification Subcommittee
The Beautification Subcommittee promotes community pride and involvement through beautification projects by forming cooperative partnerships with individual volunteers, schools, civic organizations, businesses and City Administration.
Subcommittee Members
- Mayor Dan Sheets – Chair (Email)
Community Engagement Subcommittee
The Community Engagement Subcommittee provides residents an opportunity to enhance the City of Monroe’s interaction with the public. This subcommittee acts in an advisory capacity to the Economic Development Committee and City Council regarding Community Engagement activities; identifying topics of interest and methods or techniques to improve community engagement; evaluate, provide feedback, and make recommendations on selected City programs, events, and activities; serve as social media ambassadors for the City by engaging with the City’s social media platforms; inform the subcommittee of community events that may be of interest to the City Council.
Subcommittee Members
- Mayor Dan Sheets – Chair (Email)
Monroe Festival Subcommittee
This subcommittee creates, plans, promotes, and coordinates this event within the City of Monroe which brings together residents, community groups, and businesses to promote neighborliness, civic spirt, and sense of community. This subcommittee meets monthly beginning in February and more frequently closer to festival time, which is in June. Check the City Calendar for meeting dates and times.
Subcommittee Members
- Mayor Dan Sheets – Chair (Email)
- Robin Besotes
- Scott Miller
- Kambry Nash
- Amy Nystrom
- Carri Setliff Moffatt
- Sue Shay
- Janet Smith
- Rayna Waltz
- Nicole Blanks
- Celena Wolverton
*Note: Interested in volunteering for one of the City of Monroe’s committees? Drop off your completed Commission and Committee Application Form to City Hall or send an email to hr∂ci.monroe.or.us