MEETING MINUTES Office of Economic Development
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The Economic Development Advisory Board met on April 4, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. in Mesa, Arizona, with Chair Rich Adams presiding and five members excused. The Board unanimously approved the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes by vote of 5–0 (Adams, Campbell, Genereux, Nickerson, Perry). Councilmember Julie Spilsbury addressed the Board regarding economic development in District 2, which spans from Gilbert to Sossaman and Baseline to University in central Mesa. Spilsbury reported that District 2 handled at least seven controversial zoning cases in the previous year and that she has been meeting weekly with the Planning Director. She noted that the city is developing a balanced housing plan with consultant support to establish a housing baseline specific to Mesa and ensure adequate supply and variety of housing types while protecting employment corridors.
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