Goronkin to represent state on U.S. cities economic development council
Tempe City Council member Pam Goronkin will be representing Arizona on the Community and Economic Development Committee of the National League of Cities, the league recently announced.
"Gathering information on how other communities are involved in economic development can only make us better," Goronkin said."I'm really pleased to have this opportunity to learn more for the benefit of Tempe."
Goronkin is serving her first four-year term on the council, following her election in May 2002.She is the chair of Tempe's Finance and Diversity Issues Council Committee and a member of the Tourism and Economic Development Council Committee. Goronkin also is a member of the Steering Committee for the Tempe Center for the Arts and the Kiwanis Club of Tempe.
"Pam's selection to this committee is a reflection of her long-standing commitment to Tempe and her diverse background as a successful business owner," Tempe Mayor Neil Giuliano said."Pam's understanding of economic development and its importance to a healthy community will make her a valuable member of the committee."
The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States. Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities and centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. For information on NLC, visit http://www.nlc.org.
