The report heading to committee week describes at a high level the scope of the administrative review underway: For the most part, there are four City service areas that are usually involved in responding to private business investment opportunities.  They are Economic Development (through its business attraction, retention and coordination efforts), Planning Services (through the development […]

A report is going to committee next week summarizing the changes made to improve our development approvals process and the next steps to further streamline the process. For background, see three previous posts: Let’s be Candid, Let’s be Candid – Part 2, Let’s be Candid – Part 3.  Some of the comments of those interviewed to identify […]

I know I shouldn’t be shocked so let me use the word “appalled” instead. I am appalled by those people who have absolutely no compunction in hurting our community to advance their own personal agendas – whatever they might be.  I am referring to comments we too frequently read in the media and on social media […]