Watauga Economic Development Corporation

Meetings

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 7105 Whitley Road, when there is business to consider.

Overview

The Watauga Economic Development Corporation was created to encourage the development and advancement of City businesses, development and parks within the City. The Watauga Economic Development Corporation collects a 1/4-cent sales-tax and is an type B corporation.  The WEDC contracts with the City for financial and other administrative services.

Per Section 501.062 of the Texas Local Government Code, a director of an EDC Board serves for a term of not more than six years but no limits on the number of terms a Director serves unless imposed by the City Council as a local rule.   WEDC Bylaws only allows for two year terms but no limits on the number of terms.  Per Section 505.053 requires the board of directors of a Type B corporation to appoint (1) a president; (2) a secretary; and (3) other officers of the corporation the governing body of the authorizing municipality considers necessary.  Per Section 505.054 states a majority of the entire membership of the board of directors of a Type B corporation is a quorum.  Section 505.052 requires each director of a Type B corporation authorized to be created by a municipality with a population of 20,000 or more must be a resident of the municipality.

Our Board of Directors

Mayor Art Miner

Arthur L. Miner

President
Place 1 

Term Expires
August 31, 2025

Stephen Welch Portrait

Stephen Welch

Director
Place 5

Term Expires
August 31, 2025

Pat Shelbourne

Primary Council Liaison

Calvin Lewis

Calvin Lewis

Director
Place 2

Term Expires
August 31, 2026

Brian Downey Portrait

Brian Downey

Director
Place 6

Term Expires
August 31, 2026

Jan Hill

Jan Hill

Secretary
Place 3

Term Expires
August 31, 2025

Macy Forrester Portrait

Macy Forrester

Director
Place 7

Term Expires
August 31, 2025

Malissa Minucci

Malissa Minucci

Vice President
Place 4

Term Expires
August 31, 2026

Sandra Gibson

Registered Agent

City Manager

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