Policy Council Committee

OEDA’s Policy Council is comprised of government affairs leaders and experts on the key policy issues affecting economic development in Oregon. Led by the Council Chair, Erika Fitzgerald, and our lobbyist partners at Tonkon Torp, LLP, the Policy Council develops OEDA’s legislative priorities and action plan, advocating for public policy that supports effective economic development strategies, programs, and resources.

Throughout the Legislative Session, the Council provides policy updates and legislative insights to OEDA Members through their e-Bulletin and Action Alert newsletters, keeping members informed of emerging issues and opportunities engage through testimony, outreach, coalition-building, and various other means.

Another important aspect of OEDA’s work in this area is advocacy for the urban renewal tool known as “TIF” (Tax Increment Financing), which OEDA assumed representation of following its merger in 2017 with the Association of Oregon Redevelopment Agencies (AORA).

POLICY COUNCIL MEMBERS

(Left to right)
Erika Fitzgerald (Council Chair & OEDA Past President) Interim Economic Development Manager, City of Gresham
Rocky Dallum (Lead Policy Counsel) Partner, Tonkon Torp, LLP.
Cindy Moore, (OEDA Board President) Business & Economic Development Coordinator, Clackamas County
Jon Stark, CEO, Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO)
Jenna Jones, (OEDA Director) Lobbyist, League of Oregon Cities (LOC)
Mark Gharst, Policy & Government Affairs Manager, Business Oregon
Monique Claiborne, President & CEO, Greater Portland Inc (GPI)
Nina Carlson, (OEDA Director) Governmental Affairs Manager, NW Natural
Justin Low, Legislative Affairs Manager, Association of Oregon Counties (AOC)