Economic development model review
City of Lethbridge- Detected
- Oct 13, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Sector
- Professional Services
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From the meeting
At its October 13, 2026 meeting, council considered a cost-benefit review of Economic Development Lethbridge's fee-for-service model. The report said the current 2016 MOU lacks clear roles, metrics, and reporting, and recommended replacing it with an in-house municipal economic development department for the 2028-2031 operating budget cycle. Council still needed to decide whether to keep the current provider model or move in-house, which makes this a live follow-on opportunity for governance, transition, and implementation support.
- Meeting date
- October 13, 2026
- Agency
- City of Lethbridge
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