The context of our geography has our Town located within three counties… it’s an artifact of our geo-political history and unquestionably ads a bit of political and operational confusion. For Coulee Dam the coordination of our planning under the Growth Management Act requires more effort and communication than most – that’s just a given. What isn’t a given is insuring that this layer of diverse complexity is treated as an opportunity… each county, each city, the tribes, the state and federal government all have resources and often diverse interests. As with diversity among people, there are benefits to what some would consider impediments. Weaving the diverse geo-political and cultural interests into a fabric that serves us all better is a matter of “persistent,” “informed,” and “creative” leadership. It’s all about mutually respectful partnerships that recognize the unique characteristics of each city/town and county – that is, the sharing of ideas and resources within a “regional context” that leads to a more cohesive and efficient provision of service for us all, should be our goal.
Posted on: Sun, 06 Oct 2013 16:10:59 +0000
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