421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD
WHEATON, IL 60187
DU PAGE COUNTY
Economic Development Committee
Final Summary
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
8:30 AM
Room 3500A
1.
CALL TO ORDER
8:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Lynn LaPlante at 8:33 AM.
2.
ROLL CALL
Member Yoo arrived after the conclusion of the Judicial Public Safety meeting at 8:44 AM.
Votes had already been taken for agenda items. Also present were Members Brian Krajewski,
Dawn DeSart, and Paula Gustin.
Childress, Galassi, LaPlante, and Rutledge
PRESENT
ABSENT
LATE
Covert
Yoo
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Childress, Galassi, LaPlante, Rutledge, and Yoo
Covert
PRESENT
ABSENT
3.A.
Economic Development Committee Minutes - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, March 21,
2023
Attachments:
APPROVED
Lynn LaPlante
Sheila Rutledge
Covert
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
ABSENT:
LATE:
Yoo
4.
CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR LAPLANTE
Chair LaPlante highlighted the work happening at workNet DuPage Career Center and stated,
"April is nationally recognized as Second Chance Month to bring attention to the importance of
helping the formerly incarcerated reenter society. Steady employment in a quality job is widely
considered to be a key driver of reducing recidivism, and workNet DuPage has made this a
strategic priority the past several years". Handouts were given to Committee Members and client
success stories were shared.
