Panama City reviews relationship with EDA.

Byline: Ali Helgoth

June 22--PANAMA CITY -- During a workshop Tuesday night, city commissioners discussed whether they should consider pulling out of some organizations, such as the Economic Development Alliance, and put more stringent review processes in place for other organizations they help fund. The meeting was held to discuss city priorities. Commissioner Nancy Wengel did not attend. Commissioner John Kady said he is not sure the $60,000 the city allocates annually to the EDA is the best use of the money. "Periodically when they're at risk of losing our support or any municipality, they run in and say look what we could do for you," he said. With the …