Supporting local business and commercial development in Summit NJ
Mission of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
The EDAC was created to:
Support, promote and advocate for development that strengthens the local econonmy while keeping the existing character of Summit;
Advises the Common Council on economic development programs including policy recommendations, strategic planning and expansion;
Evaluate current commercial uses and tax ratables;
Review and consider land use issues, zoning regulations and ordinances that may contribute to the financial success of local businesses;
Monitor unused, vacant or underutilized commercial properties within the city and investigate economically-advantageous uses for such properties;
Coordinate efforts with county and state economic development agencies and provide recommendations to the governing body and city administration on the availability of grant programs and economic initiatives.
Members
Al Leiter, Co-Chair and Community-at-Large Member
Barbara Feringa, Community-at-Large Member
Diego Hoic, Community-at-Large Member
Stela Lupushor, Community-at-Large Member
Timothy McAloon, Community-at-Large Member
Jennifer Nordin, Community-at-Large Member
Brandon Sternberg, Community-at-Large Member
Vacant, Community-at-Large Member
Nancy Adams, Summit Downtown, Inc.
Elizabeth Fagan MD, Mayor
Tammie Baldwin, City Administrator
Dan Crisafulli, CAPS Committee Chair
Chantal Landman, Finance Chair/Council President Designee
Fill out an application online
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (except in July and August) at 7:30PM in the Whitman Community Room (second floor) at City Hall on 512 Springfield Ave.