Contact: Nada Elmikashfi, 608-266-5342
MADISON – Today, Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D – Racine) announced the appointment of Representative Francesca Hong (D – Madison) to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The Board provides WEDC with strategic leadership and operational oversight, representing statewide public and private economic development interests. Representative Hong replaces Representative and former Minority Leader Gordon Hintz (D – Oshkosh).
Representative Hong released the following statement:
“Thank you to Leader Neubauer for giving me the opportunity to serve on the WEDC Board and to Representative Hintz for his past leadership.
The economic well-being of Wisconsin and the responsible stewardship of our taxpayer money have been foundational goals of my service as a legislator and will inform my tenure on the board.
As a small business owner and a staunch advocate for people-powered progressive values and sustainable economic growth, I look forward to advancing the interests of the hard-working communities that make up our state’s vibrant and diverse economy.”
