In 1999, the citizens of La Porte voted for the adoption of a ½ cent sales tax for the purpose of spurring economic development in the City.  After approval from the voters of the new sales tax, the City Council created an Economic Development Corporation and appointed the first governing body.  

Some of the very first projects of the Board were participation in the building of the new City Library and the Canada Road and Bay Area Blvd. road extensions. Although as with any Board or Committee, the Board had assistance and cooperation with many other EDO community partners such as Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia.  

As 2007 rolled around, the Board and City Manager determined that it was time for a staff member to be added so that a systematic economic development program could be developed. It is the intent of the Program to serve the business community needs through a staff dedicated solely to economic development endeavors in the City.

Economic Development Corporation Board Members:

Position 1	Mr. Chuck Engelken	Term Expires: 08/31/2011
Position 2	Mr. Mike Clausen	Term Expires: 08/31/2010
Position 3	Open	Term Expires: 08/31/2011
Position 4	Mr. Bob Pizzatola	Term Expires:  08/31/2010
Position 5	Mr. Randolph Woodard	Term Expires:  08/31/2011
Position 6	Open	Term Expires:  08/31/2010
Position 7	Mr. Richard Warren (President)	Term Expires:  08/31/2011

 City Contact:
 Stacey Osborne
 604 W. Fairmont
 La Porte, Texas 77571
 (281) 470-5017 office
 (281) 842-1259 fax
 email