Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  Chair called workshop to order at 4 p.m. Chair led into Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners welcomes and encourages public participation at all meetings of the Board. Citizens are free to speak for up to three (3) minutes on non-agenda items. Public comments and participation are also encouraged for items on the agenda. Additionally, if you are unable to attend a meeting in person, comments from the Public can also be submitted via email to CitizensToBeHeard@gadsdencountyfl.gov until noon on the date of the meeting. Comments submitted after the deadline, but prior to the meeting, will be added to the official record, but the County cannot guarantee that Commissioners and staff will have adequate time to review comments prior to the meeting. Citizens are further encouraged to participate on the County’s website at www.gadsdencountyfl.gov.

  Chair read aloud the above statement. 

General Business

1.       Introduction

  Dixon introduced T.J. Lewis

2.       Gadsden County Economic Development Plan Presentation

  T.J. Lewis appeared before the board.

  Caroline Smith appeared before the board.

  Plan Overview

  Current economic landscape

  six pillars framework

  pillar 1 talent supply and education

  pillar 2 innovation and economic development

Holt appeared at 4:31 p.m.

 attorney stated have 3 solar farms total

  pillar 3 Infrastructure and growth leadership

  Chair asked Dixon about EV

  pillar 4 Business Climate and Competitiveness

Chair stepped out at 4:50 p.m.      

Chair returned at 4:53 p.m.

  pillar 5 Civic and Governance Systems

3 months prior…

  pillar 6 Quality of life and quality places

  NeSmith asked when this was due to the state

Smith stated no deadline

  NeSmith asked if dollars attached to these strategies

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned workshop at 5:33 p.m.