Master Planning: Whose Vision Is It to Be?

Much has been said in this election cycle about the direction the City is going. OUR planned objective, the vision on how the City is to be when it grows up and is ultimately built out to its full potential.  A travel plan if you will.

This travel plan for the City should contain not only a hint of what the goal and objective may be, but a roadmap of our intended route of travel. Sign posts, and detour signs that may redirect our travel plan must be taken into account, along with our method of travel and ability to pay. 

Who is to lead the way?    Who is steering the ship of travel?  Guiding the City to its intended destination, a destination that should have been decided by those going on the trip…The Citizens of St. George!   

I put forth this scenario seeking to capture your interest as the person paying for the trip. I believe CITIZENS should have a say in the matter.  Before we depart AND during the travel period, consulting as adjustments have to be made and most assuredly will be required.  

This is another way of saying Transparency --- Public Discussion.  YES this will take Time and Work.  IT SHOULD NOT BECOME AN INCONVENIENCE to those the public hires to get us to our intended destination.

Those given the responsibility of making the daily decisions in guiding the City should never forget that they are employed to Protect and to Serve those that are paying for the trip...The Citizens of St. George.     

The order of consideration should be 1^st The People, 2^nd Elected Officials, and 3^rd Administrative Personnel and Staff.   The tail should not be wagging the Dog.  

When elected I will adhere to establishing Priority of Action, Accountability for Action, Transparency and Oversight provided by Citizen Participation.

-Ed