The Economic and Workforce Development Committee shall oversee policies, plans, and programs related to the vitality of the local economy, including the creation and retention of jobs, attraction of new businesses and private investments, support of small businesses, incentive policies, and growth of targeted industries. The committee will also review the City’s investments in workforce development and training (SA Ready to Work). In concert with a diverse set of stakeholders from the business community, this Committee will lead a review of the City’s procurement process to ensure we may consider the full pool of talent available. The Committee will provide the City Council NLT October 1, 2025 an update on how they propose conducting the review. 

Chair: Councilmember Phyllis Viagran, District 3
Councilmember Ric Galvan, District 6
Councilmember Misty Spears, District 9 
Councilmember Teri Castillo, District 5

Staff support: Elizabeth Martens – (210)-207-8018