Regional Plan

What’s your ONE wish for Southwest Georgia?

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:45:08 +0000

If you had the power to make one change or improvement for the betterment of Southwest Georgia, what would it be?

Would you do it if it wasn’t mandated?

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:14:37 +0000

Do you think local governments would provide the same level of services if they were not mandated to do so? Explain.

Is Pre-K education valuable?

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:02:38 +0000

Do you think Pre-K is vital to a child’s early education or do you think children can be equally successful without it?

Is Planning optional?

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:32:54 +0000

Do you think it should be optional for local governments to do comprehensive community planning? Explain.

Does Regionalism Work?

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:46:18 +0000

As a regional commission, we strive to find opportunities for jurisdictions to work together on projects and initiatives that will benefit more than just their residents, but all those who live within our 14 county region. Do you believe there are merits to taking a regional approach towards certain issues or opportunities or is regionalism just another level of bureaucratic red tape?

Should you complain?

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:55:16 +0000

Every day decisions are being made that affect the quality of life in your community. Often times, these decisions require some level of public participation or involvement. If you fail to participate in the public involvement process, should you complain about the results?

How can we get your attention?

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:20:44 +0000

People today are pressed for time. Since so many people are constantly on the move these days, it has become increasingly challenging to engage the public on projects and initiatives that could impact them For you personally, what’s the best way to inform you about important public meetings taking place in your area? What would it take for you to carve out a sliver of time from your busy schedule to attend such meetings?

How will the Baby Boomers reshape our communities?

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:19:05 +0000

With baby boomers becoming the largest segment of our population, how can our communities prepare to address the needs of these savvy seniors?

What’s the Alternative to Taxes?

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:39:58 +0000

Most local governments are dependent on tax revenues to provide services to their citizens. However, in today’s economic climate, the discussion of raising or cutting taxes is a heated debate. What alternative funding sources, other than taxes, do you believe local governments have at their disposal to continue provide adequate services?

What Should Be Done About Junk?

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:48:18 +0000

Few people want to live near homes that are falling apart or near yards that are unkempt and have large amounts of junk (trash, cars, or otherwise) in them. How do you think local governments should deal with this ever growing problem?