Susan Grafton - Economic Development Manager

With experience in both city planning and economic development, Susan Grafton initiated Westminster, Colorado’s Economic Development program in 1991. She has led the economic development staff toward diversifying the city’s economy and tax streams, strengthening the retail base, and developing a comprehensive business development and retention program.

Susan’s primary economic development focus is on long-term and strategic development efforts.

She currently is pursuing the development of the North I-25 corridor, looking at the development potential of infill properties, facilitating the redevelopment and occupancy of existing retail and office space, and assessing long-term redevelopment opportunities.

Previous work experience includes leading the planning and economic development efforts for Carbon County, Wyoming; and handling zoning and planning matters, business development, coastal zone and flood management, and development review in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and communities in northeastern Mississippi.

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