State Senator Barry Finegold Reappointed To Economic Development Planning Council

Below is a press release from the office of State Senator Barry Finegold, who represents Wilmington:

BOSTON, MA — Recently, State Senator Barry R. Finegold (D-Andover) gratefully accepted
Senate President Karen Spilka’s reappointment to Governor Healey’s Economic Development Planning Council. Members of the Council provide input on and oversight of a four-year economic development plan.

“Charting a robust and inclusive path for economic development in Massachusetts requires a
willingness to listen and expertise in what our businesses need—both of which Senator Finegold has in spades,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka. “I am grateful for his service to the Council, and his steadfast commitment to creating a Commonwealth where families and businesses alike can envision a thriving future.”

To ensure a variety of perspectives and experiences, the Council includes appointees of the House, Senate, relevant Executive Secretariats, municipal leaders, small business owners and entrepreneurs, leaders from key business sectors and higher education.

“I am grateful to have been reappointed to the Economic Development Planning Council by Senate President Karen Spilka, who is a tireless leader and advocate for citizens of the
Commonwealth. I look forward to continuing my partnership with Secretary of Economic
Development, Yvonne Hao, on this Council and beyond,” said Senator Finegold.

State Senator Barry Finegold represents Andover, Amesbury, Haverhill, Merrimac, North Andover, Tewksbury, and Wilmington. Senator Finegold chairs the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.