Mayor Rybak, Council Member Goodman Praise Council Confirmation of Jeremy Hanson Willis as CPED Director
July 20, 2012 (MINNEAPOLIS) — Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and City Council Member Lisa Goodman praised the City Council’s confirmation today of Jeremy Hanson Willis as director of the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED).
“In his many contributions to the City of Minneapolis, Jeremy has shown that he has exceptional focus and drive, and knows how to get the best out of people. He is already getting results at CPED and is providing strong direction of our ongoing efforts to grow jobs and business in Minneapolis and make our region highly competitive in the global economy,” said Mayor Rybak.
“I’ve worked very closely with Jeremy over the last several months in his new role, and I have been consistently impressed with his passion for the city and his vision for economic development,” said Council Member Goodman, chair of the Council’s Community Development Committee. “He is the right person for this important role.”
###
Published Jul. 20, 2012