TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk
TITLE: Approve the Appointment of Sharon Matthews as a Regular Member to Serve on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board From January 13, 2026, Through January 13, 2029.
Recommended Action
Approve the Appointment of Sharon Matthews as a Regular Member to Serve on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board From January 13, 2026, Through January 13, 2029.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the appointment of Sharon Matthews to serve in the category of Higher Education or Unelected School Board Representative.
Option 2: Deny the appointment of Sharon Matthews.
Background Information
Currently, there are three vacancies on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board for:
1. North Port resident.
2. Higher education or unelected school board representative.
3. Tourism, sports, or entertainment.
4. Diversified light industrial/manufacturing.
5. Land use attorney.
The vacancies were announced as required. The City Clerk received one application from Sharon Matthews on July 10, 2025 for appointment to the Board. At the time of their application, there were no vacancies. Sharon Matthews has been a resident of North Port for over 6 months. Sharon Matthews does not currently serve on any boards. The application for Sharon Matthews has been submitted for review and consideration.
There are no conflicts to note under Florida Statutes 112.3143.
Strategic Plan
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Resume
Prepared by: Tiffany Lindner, Board Specialist II
Department Director: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk