KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Monday, Dec. 3, celebrated North Bay economist and Sonoma State University professor Dr. Robert Eyler will present the Lake County Economic Development Strategy, a plan based on community visioning forums held earlier this year.

The plan will be presented at a historic joint meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors and Clearlake and Lakeport city councils, and the Lake County Economic Development Corp., or LCEDC.

The meeting will take place beginning at 9 a.m. at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St.

This year has been one of visioning for the county of Lake.

The Board of Supervisors, county department heads and staff collected the community’s priorities in January visioning forums, and brought forth a 10-year plan, Vision 2028, in April.

Since then, county officials reported that they have been collaborating, internally and alongside city partners and community leaders, to help Lake County face and see beyond its immediate challenges.

As they work together to build a brighter tomorrow, economic development is a high priority. There are endless opportunities for investment, and not enough financial or human resources to address them all.

An integrated and strategic approach is needed, to pave the way for all county residents to enjoy a future of possibility, hope and intelligent growth.

Lake County’s strategy is informed by county residents’ input at June’s economic development-focused community visioning forums, held throughout the county.

The final document was conceived in collaboration with all three Lake County local governments, the Workforce Alliance of the North Bay and LCEDC.

It identifies specific, actionable priorities that can help us begin to confront and reverse the effects of long-term poverty in our communities.

Hundreds of county residents contributed to the development of this plan. Now, every Lake County resident will have a stake and a role to play in implementing the plan, and opportunities to work hard for the betterment of present and future generations.

Some community members expressed during 2018’s forums, and in messages sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., that they are tired of seeing Lake County’s economy fall so short of the success of nearby neighbors.

County officials said they are committed to working with community members to provide pathways leading to bright futures, and to making those pathways available to all residents of Lake County. They said the Lake County Economic Development Strategy is a meaningful, positive step.

For more information, call LCEDC, 707-279-1540, Extension 101; the County Administrative Office, 707-263-2580; the city of Lakeport, 707-263-5615; or the city of Clearlake, 707-994-8201.