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Development Commission

Description

The commission is responsible for studying, investigating and appraising economic conditions and trends affecting the New Haven industry, business, commerce and its residential, recreational and municipal facilities. The Development Commission is empowered to have prepared, to review, to modify, and to approve all plans, including any amendments thereto required to be prepared and approved, by state law, by a municipal development agency, an urban rehabilitation agency, or a harbor improvement agency.

Regular meetings of the Development Commission are typically held at 8:30AM on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, in-person unless otherwise noticed.

For a more comprehensive list of the Development Commission's powers and duties, you can reference Chapter 21, Article III, Sec. 21-14 of the New Haven Code of General Ordinances

Visit the City of New Haven website for minutes, agendas, and additional information: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/boards-commissions/boards-commissions-listed/development-commission

Vacancies
  • 5 Current Vacancies
  • 1 Term Expired
  • 3 Terms Ending Soon
Size 15 Members
Term Length 3 Years
Term Limit 9 Years
  • Miguel Pittman
    1st Term
    Jul 01, 2018 to Jul 01, 2020
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    3
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Daniel McLeggon
    1st Term
    Jul 01, 2023 to Jul 01, 2026
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    25
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Casey Pickett
    1st Term
    Jul 01, 2023 to Jul 01, 2026
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    10
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Manmita Dutta
    1st Term
    Jul 01, 2023 to Jul 01, 2026
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    21
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Caroline Tanbee-Smith
    3rd Term
    Dec 31, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026
    Appointing Authority
    Board of Alders
    Position
    Board of Alders Representative
    Ward
    9
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Charles Negaro
    1st Term
    Nov 22, 2024 to Jul 01, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    19
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Dirk Bergemann
    1st Term
    Nov 18, 2024 to Jul 01, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    7
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Douglas S Coffin
    1st Term
    May 19, 2025 to Jul 01, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    25
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Lisa C.o. Bran
    1st Term
    Jul 01, 2025 to Jul 01, 2028
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    25
    Political Party
    Democrat
  • Rebecca Weiner
    1st Term
    Jul 01, 2025 to Jul 01, 2028
    Appointing Authority
    Mayor
    Ward
    25
    Political Party
    Democrat