Development Authority
Consists of twelve members. These members include the Economic Development Committee (EDC) and six other members appointed by City Council. Members shall include representatives of business, industry, and labor.
See WV Code Article 12, Chapter 7 for qualifications.
Terms are for three years.
Duties, Power & Authority:
(1) Elect its own officers; make and adopt rules & regulations;
(2) Enter into contracts and do anything for the purpose of promoting, developing and advancing business, prosperity, and economic welfare of the City;
(3) Amend or supplement contracts or leases;
(4) Operate, maintain buildings and structures, delegate any authority given to it by law to any of its officers, committees, agents or employees;
(5) Apply for, receive and use grants-in-aid, donations, contributions; acquire and dispose of property;
(6) Raise funds for issuance of revenue bonds
Contact: Andrea Kerr
Current Members:
Andy Lang
1235 Briercliff Road
Term Expires 07/24/17 - council term
Ron Eagle
32 Mulberry Lane
Appt. 1/13/2020
Term Expires 1/13/23
Drew Pomeroy
3002 Dogwood Road
Appt 09/26/11
Term Expires 9/26/22
Jeff Smell (Council Rep)
29 Windsor Drive
Appt 09/26/11
Term Expires 6/30/23
Fred Sartoris
126 Sherwood Road
Appt 10/12/15
Term Expires 10/31/24
Bridget Furbee
808 Stout Street
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 9/30/24
Doug Marquette
120 E. Main Street
Appt 6/13/16
Term Expires 5/31/25
John Stogran (President)
14 Wakefield Street
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 9/30/24
Mark Bonamico
424 Lawman Ave.
Appt 2/27/17
Term Expires 2/27/23
Frank Sutton
1000 Johnson Avenue
Appt 5/14/2018
Term Expires 5/14/24
Bill Hostutler
1005 Rainbow Road
Appt: 2/11/2019
Term Expires 2/11/2022
Jim Christie
600 Marketplace Avenue, Suite 200
Appt: 4/1/2022
Term Expires 3/31/2025
rev. 3/22