Tiffani Wooten was named executive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council. She previously served as assistant director for the Tomball Economic Development Corporation.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Private capital investment brought to Tomball during Wooten's tenure$490 million2Who pays or receives it: Private investors
Who's involved
Tiffani WootenNew executive director of Conroe Economic Development Council
David WillardConroe City Administrator
The facts
Wooten served as assistant director for Tomball Economic Development Corporation for 18 years.2
Before Tomball, Wooten held executive director positions for two economic development offices in Kansas.2
The Conroe Economic Development Council receives funding from the city's sales tax.2
The council works to attract and support business in Conroe.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
David Willard, Conroe City Administrator Wooten is a proven economic development champion with ability to collaborate with business owners and secure transformational investments.2
Tiffani Wooten Conroe is a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, manufacturing and distribution with unmatched quality of life.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Conroe EDC Hires Economic Development Veteran Tiffani Wooten as Executive Director
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