Executive Board

Ed Allen, Chair
Rodney Berry
Keith Sanders

Group Representatives

Citizens for Good Government

Larry Bidwell
Tom Milton

Community Education and Learning

Nancy Whitmer

Environmental Impact Council

Jill Flachskam

Healthy and Caring Community

Monique Craig

Region of Opportunity Team

Jim Zabek

At-Large

Kathryn Crowe
Virginia Marx
B.J. Stigall

Shelly Nichols, Executive Director
We the People Initiative

 

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Vision

Citizens from all walks of life will fully participate in community decisions affecting the future of a 21st century community.

Mission

The We the People Leadership Council will champion the implementation of the priorities affirmed at the 21st century town meeting.

Values

Openness and Transparency

• To follow a public and deliberative decision-making process that is inclusive of all views and, early in the process before possible strategies are determined, is forthcoming with understandable information that is accurate, complete, and candid.

Inclusiveness

• Value the voice and participation of people from all walks of life and all areas of our community as we work for the common good.

Human Interaction

• Thoughtful discussion sharing multiple viewpoints and possible options for solutions to problems
• Creating opportunities for all people to work for the common good.
• Civility—courtesy toward and respect for one another.

Growth

• Reliable decision-making and responsible risk-taking based on experience and our assessment of the future.

Celebration

• Celebrate community, organizational and individual achievements linked to the people’s vision.

Goals and Strategies of the Leadership Council

• Promote and facilitate meaningful public participation into ongoing community decisions.
• Support the five citizen groups that emerged from the Town Meeting through communication, collaboration, training, advocacy, financial and staff support.
• Recruit, activate and support members and leaders of the five citizen groups.
• Challenge community leaders to be responsive to the people’s priorities and the activities and recommendations of the citizens groups.
• Prioritize citizen group needs and help them accomplish their goals/objectives.
• Encourage leaders to embrace ambitious tasks despite apparent obstacles.