Austin, Texas- February 1, 2007. Dee Copeland, a Broker-Associate at Keller Williams Realty in Austin, has been appointed to the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission. Per the City of Austin website, "the purpose of the commission is to advise the City Council on implementation of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Master Plan and matters related to Robert Mueller Airport redevelopment".
The Mueller redevelopment is one of the most anticipated in Austin's recent history and has been a major catalyst for the double-digit appreciation in Austin's east side within the past few years.
During her interview with city officials, Dee said, "I'm already very involved with the East Austin community and minority business professionals in Austin. While there is excitement about the changes at Mueller, there is also apprehension. Various groups are each proposing their own solutions to the issues surrounding the development. I listen what they have to say every day and would like to be their voice".
Members of the commission are part of the community, including residents and business owners. They are nominated based on a consensus from Austin City Council. Dee Copeland is a local expert in East Austin real estate, but also serves the community through volunteerism. She is a founding members and current chair of the Membership Committee for the National Black MBA Association-Austin. Dee also supports PeopleFund, Big Austin, the African-American Chamber of Commerce, and other community groups.
Dee Copeland will serve the following Boards and Commissions in 2007:
- Keller Williams Realty Northwest Market Center- Agent Leadership Council (ALC)
- Keller Williams NWMC- Technology Committee
- Keller Williams NWMC- Education Committee
- Austin Board of REALTORS- Grievance Committee
- Austin Board of REALTORS- Professional Standards Committee
- National Black MBA Association Austin- Membership Committee Chair
- Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
Visit the official Mueller Redevelopment timeline. Visit the DeeCopelandTeam website.
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