Fairhope, Alabama
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MORE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION SOUGHT
As part of the new Strategic Planning process now underway, all citizens are being asked to complete a questionnaire (click here) and return it to the facilitator by May 14th -- or bring it to a public meeting to be held at the Civic Center on May 21st, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
This will begin Phase II of the 2 year ACE process begun by the City Council last Summer:
"The first phase in the process has been completed and the next step in the process focuses on leadership development and strategic planning. During Phase II each community must establish a leadership development program and prepare an up-to-date strategic plan. Once a community successfully completes Phase II it is declared to be an Alabama Communities of Excellence Developmental Community and is invited to move into Phase III."
Questions include your vision for Fairhope's future and what you see as biggest threats (concerns, problems) to it.
Some city officials often (privately) lament the usually-low rate of citizen involvement in city planning -- vs. the large number of complaints made later, when it is too late.
Often only those with a direct financial stake show up (Realtors, developers, contractors, engineering firms, Chamber of Commerce ... .).
Some citizens have objected to a previous invitation-only ACE meeting at the Civic Center, last Fall.
[The city's Comprehensive Growth Plan is also under review. Some of those involved are advocating for replacement of the current "Village Plan" with something more development-friendly.)]
CITY'S ANNOUNCEMENT
"An initial meeting to begin Phase II will be held on Wednesday, May 21 st from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fairhope Civic Center and will be facilitated by Economic and Community Development specialist Ephraim Stockdale with Alabama Power Company. Participants in this meeting are ask to complete a questionnaire by May 14 th and return to the facilitator . Anyone interested in attending the meeting should contact Sherry Sullivan at 990-0218 to receive a copy of the questionnaire or you may find a copy online on the City website ( www.cofairhope.com ) under the City Government tab and forms.
For more information on the ACE program:
http://www.alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org or for any additional information call 251-990-0218."
QUESTIONAIRE
MORE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION SOUGHT
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As part of the new Strategic Planning process now underway, all citizens are being asked to complete a questionnaire (click here) and return it to the facilitator by May 14th -- or bring it to a public meeting to be held at the Civic Center on May 21st, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
This will begin Phase II of the 2 year ACE process begun by the City Council last Summer:
"The first phase in the process has been completed and the next step in the process focuses on leadership development and strategic planning. During Phase II each community must establish a leadership development program and prepare an up-to-date strategic plan. Once a community successfully completes Phase II it is declared to be an Alabama Communities of Excellence Developmental Community and is invited to move into Phase III."
Questions include your vision for Fairhope's future and what you see as biggest threats (concerns, problems) to it.
Some city officials often (privately) lament the usually-low rate of citizen involvement in city planning -- vs. the large number of complaints made later, when it is too late.
Often only those with a direct financial stake show up (Realtors, developers, contractors, engineering firms, Chamber of Commerce ... .).
Some citizens have objected to a previous invitation-only ACE meeting at the Civic Center, last Fall.
[The city's Comprehensive Growth Plan is also under review. Some of those involved are advocating for replacement of the current "Village Plan" with something more development-friendly.)]
CITY'S ANNOUNCEMENT
"An initial meeting to begin Phase II will be held on Wednesday, May 21 st from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fairhope Civic Center and will be facilitated by Economic and Community Development specialist Ephraim Stockdale with Alabama Power Company. Participants in this meeting are ask to complete a questionnaire by May 14 th and return to the facilitator . Anyone interested in attending the meeting should contact Sherry Sullivan at 990-0218 to receive a copy of the questionnaire or you may find a copy online on the City website ( www.cofairhope.com ) under the City Government tab and forms.
For more information on the ACE program:
http://www.alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org or for any additional information call 251-990-0218."
QUESTIONAIRE
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