Economic Development Advisory Committee
Council passed C-1121-20 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Bylaw establishing a revamped Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) to provide recommendations and advice to City Council on economic and business development issues affecting the larger community.
At the start of every year, EDAC prepares an annual work plan which is presented to City Council for approval. The work plan encompasses the issues that EDAC will work on during the year and subsequently report to Council. Please see the 2025 EDAC Work Plan.
Committee Composition
The Committee is comprised of the following members:
- Councillor Erin Stevenson, Chair
- Councillor Spencer Bennett, Vice-Chair
- Councillor Danielle Carter
- Bruce Mullett, Greater Parkland Regional Chamber Representative
- Darrell Demers, Industrial Sector Representative
- Don Cooper, Industrial Sector Representative
- Jason Lohr, City Centre Business Association Representative
- Stuart Houston, Public-at-Large Representative
- Teresa Bateman, Public-at-Large Representative
- Tyler Perozni, Commercial Sector Representative
- Victor Moroz, Commercial Sector Representative
Schedule
EDAC meets four times a year in the Poplar Room (3rd floor) at City Hall. Meetings begin at 6 p.m.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
2026 meeting dates:
- Tuesday, January 20
- Tuesday, March 17
- Tuesday, June 2
- Tuesday, September 15
- Tuesday, December 8
Check the Events Calendar for the most up to date information regarding the status of meetings.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Attending EDAC meetings
To attend EDAC meetings, members of the public come to the front doors and enter City Hall. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, then turn right and the Poplar Room will be on the right hand side of the hallway.
Presenting as a Delegation at EDAC meetings
To present as a Delegation at an EDAC meeting, members of the public are required to register two weeks before a scheduled EDAC meeting by email or calling 780-962-7615.