The bylaws governing the advisory committee call for diversity on the committee and for committee members to have an interest and expertise in the areas of jobs and training, transportation, business and finance, and property development and management. Metropolitan Council Member Caren Dewer, of Minneapolis, will chair the committee. I have high hopes for this committee. It's composed of experienced veterans whose knowledge and counsel will be put to good use. As leaders in their respective communities and areas of expertise, committee members can help form the partnerships and regional consensus that will be needed to achieve our Smart Growth objectives.
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May. The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The Council advocates Smart Growth development for vital communities and a competitive region.