Bruce Seifer, who died last week, was one of the most influential unelected persons in Burlington's last 30 years. As a staff member of the Community and Economic Development Office, he authored the compelling 'Jobs and People' economic report to the city and a national book on local development. He helped create the Vermont Employee Ownership Center. With Steve Conant, David Griffin, Peter Perez, Doug Nedde, me as a state representative, and others, Bruce also helped birth the South End Business Association. A passionate progressive, Bruce could talk to anyone on any subject. What he cared about was the economic