On Wednesday, January 21, the Pell City Mayor’s Youth Council convened for its second session, centering on the impact of economic development and tourism in community building. Mayor Bill Pruitt and Interim City Manager Tim Kurzejeski participated in the event, encouraging students to understand how municipal leadership collaborates with regional organizations to foster local prosperity.
Key insights were shared by Don Smith, Executive Director of the St. Clair County Economic Development Council, and Blair Goodgame, who leads tourism promotion through Visit St. Clair. The session illustrated how strategic planning and public-private partnerships contribute to job creation, infrastructure improvement, and visitor engagement.
Students explored real-world applications of policy and economic strategy, gaining exposure to career pathways in civic administration and regional planning. The program aims to cultivate informed, engaged youth who can contribute meaningfully to the city’s future.
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Mayor’s Youth Council explores economic development, tourism
The Pell City Mayor’s Youth Council held its second session on Wednesday, Jan. 21, focusing on the essential roles of economic development and tourism in shaping the community. n nMayor Bill Pruitt and Interim City Manager Tim Kurzejeski, attended the meeting to support the students as they explored how local government and professional organizations work together to create a thriving city. n nThe session featured presentations from St. Clair County Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Director Don Smith and Tourism Director Blair Goodgame (Visit St. Clair).