LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting of the year this week.

The committee, or LEDAC, will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

The meeting is open to the public.

LEDAC Chair Wilda Shock reported that the agenda will include a presentation from Mendocino College Lake Center and CareerPoint Lake representatives about classes and training opportunities available for those currently employed or seeking employment.

She said there also will be updates on a variety of city projects completed or under way will be provided by City Manager Margaret Silveira and Community Development Director Kevin Ingram.

There also will be the annual election of the chair, vice chair and secretary, Shock said.

LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.

Members are Chair Wilda Shock and Vice Chair Denise Combs, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Melissa Fulton, Pam Harpster, Judith Kanavle, Terre Logsdon, Andy Lucas, Dan Peterson and Panette Talia. City staff who are members include City Manager Margaret Silveira and Community Development Director Kevin Ingram.

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