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Community and civic leaders have been invited to discuss efforts to revitalize Galveston’s economy during the monthly meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Galveston Area from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on February 18 at the Rosenberg Library in Galveston. Patricia
Bolton-Legg, first vice-president and organizer of the economic
development discussion, said that the discussion will include several
economic developments that could change the "landscape" of
Galveston’s future. “Galveston
is definitely being put on the map so to speak,” she said. “We
believe that allowing community and civic leaders to discuss these
issues with the common voter and interested citizen will help everyone
understanding the impact this has on Galveston’s future.” County
Judge Jim Yarbrough will discuss the continuing plans to build the new
justice center on Broadway. Hud Hopkins, Galveston airport director, will discuss new developments at the airport. Steve
Cernak, Galveston port director, will discuss how the voters’ decision
to not merge with the Port of Houston affects the Galveston’s port
future. He will also discuss attempts to bolster the progress of the
cruise industry.
Karen
Sexton, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Patient Services for the
University of Texas Medical Branch will discuss the latest developments
at the research hospital and how it helps strengthen the island economy. Jeff Sjostrom of the Galveston Economic Development Partnership will provide an overview about how these projects affect individual citizens and the "landscape of Galveston’s fiscal health".
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