Development Council
The vision of the Wayne County Economic Development Council (WEDC) is to be a diverse and effective council of Wayne County residents that is recognized as the principal and responsible resource for both communicating and increasing economic opportunities in Wayne County; strengthening existing businesses; creating new compatible employment opportunities; and accessing and utilizing all available resources.
The WEDC and EDD provide assistance to Wayne County residents, entrepreneurs, businesses and industry, as well as provide assistance to the County and communities within Wayne County, in the areas of community and economic development, business retention, expansion and recruitment, and job creation. The mission of the WEDC is to help create and maintain jobs in Wayne County.
The WEDC provides support and guidance to the Economic Development Director in the successful accomplishment of and adherence to the Council’s Annual Plan.
WEDC Members
| Wayne County Commission: | Economic Development: | |
| Robert G. Williams |
Michelle Coleman, Director |
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| Town Council Representative: | ||
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Bicknell: |
Mayor Howard Blackburn |
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| Council Members: | ||
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Agriculture: Capitol Reef: Financial: Health Services: Planning & Zoning: EMS Director: Wayne Travel Council: Bureau Of Land Management: Public Education: U.S. Forest Service: Panoramaland RC&D: South Central Communications: Private Business: Private Business: Private Business: Business Association: |
Kerry Cook- WEDC Chair, Farm Bureau Member Scott Brown, Superintendent (Acting) Donald Coombs, American West Bank, Manager Gina Flanagan, Wayne Community Health Center, Executive Director Mike Rubeck, Chair Jeri Johnson, Wayne County Emergency Medical Director Nycole Durfey, Wayne County Travel Council Director Sue Fivecoat, Assistant Field Office Manager Burke Torgerson, Superintendent Wayne School District Kurtis Robbins, Ranger Fremont River Ranger District Marsha Chappell, Wayne County Representative Paul Pace, Board President Dennis Blackburn, M & D Automotive Parts & Repairs, Owner RayLynne Cooper, Serenity Springs Assisted Living, Owner Amy Jackson, Manager Bullhead Sand & Gravel RayLynne Cooper, President |
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| Ex-officio members: | ||
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Garkane Energy: |
Marcus Lewis, Member Services Manager |
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WEDC Guiding Principles
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The Wayne County Economic Development Council (Council) shall provide support and guidance to the Economic Development Director in the successful accomplishment of and/or adherence to 1) the WEDC’s Annual Plan, 2) the pertinent sections of the 1994 Wayne County General Plan.
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WEDC participants serve at the pleasure of the Wayne County Commission and are appointed by invitation of the Commission
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WEDC membership will be reviewed annually by the Council and Commission. New participants may be recruited and current members may be relieved of their appointment at the request of the Council and approval of the Commission.
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WEDC meetings will be open to the public, though only appointed Council members or their proxy shall be allowed to vote.
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All decisions by the WEDC must be ratified by the Wayne County Commission.
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The ED director (and/or WEDC Chair) will report to the Commission following any WEDC meeting.
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The Commission may select a Chair and Chair-Elect that will serve for a term to be determined by the WEDC.
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The WEDC Chair will work closely with the Economic Development Director in the creation of the WEDC meeting agenda, chair the meeting, and undertake any duties deemed appropriate by the Council.
- WEDC consider and will be guided by Wayne County’s “rural lifestyle” and "quality of life" when making decisions, policies, and planning.
