Mayor Winnecke created a “Reopen Evansville Task Force” this week and Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer was appointed the Chairman to coordinate reopening of our community.
There are 6 Areas of Focus (so far) with each having a lead coordinator. Please note that our efforts and membership are evolving, due to the fast-paced work that needs to occur. These groups will grow as work ramps up.
1) Business Assistance – Tara Barney (Chamber), Greg Wathen (Coalition), Sara Worstell (Work One), Kim Howard (Small Business Development Center), Kelley Courses (DMD), Josh Armstrong (Downtown Alliance), Pete Paradossi (ERBC), Andrea Lendy & Abby Elpers (Growth Alliance).
2) Workplace Safety & Testing – Dr. Steven Becker (Stone Family Center for Health Sciences)Â + group of about 10-15 Doctors and some business leaders.
3) Quality of Life – Brian Holtz (Evansville Parks), Jim Wood (CVB), Erik Beck (Mesker Park Zoo), Scott Schoenike & Colin Holman (Ford Center), Eric Marvin (Sports Corporation).
4) Government Operations – Steve Schaefer (Deputy Mayor), City Department Heads, Mayor, President Of the Vanderburgh County Commission, Jeff Hatfield.
5) Food Security – Lisa Vaughn (Feed Evansville), Alex Burton, President of the Evansville City Council, Andrea Hays (Welborn Foundation) / Others invited: Robin Mallery (Urban Seeds), Glenn Roberts (Food Bank), Lacy Wilson (Healthy Communities Partnership), Nora Burgess (EVSC), Kim McWilliams (EVSC), and more.
6) Community Efforts – Still being finalized and we have identified a lead coordinator. This group would identify and support all the existing programs like the Crisis Respond Fund through the United Way, religious community collaborations, etc.
FOOTNOTE: A Medical Advisory Group consisting of professionals from both Deaconess and St. Vincent Ascension will be advising each Focus group.
Wow, Where did these people come from Political Contributors, Board Appointees and it appears as friends of our Mayor. How many of these people have ever run a business or made a payroll, the city finances should not be used as an example! The city is years behind.
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