Local elected officials play critical roles in economic development and poverty reduction. You get elected because people want you to be their voice. But you need to stay in tune with people in order to do that. It's a two way street. You need to continue to touch base with the community, and to be in it for the long haul. |
We have concerns that growth is managed using proper standards. |
We're taking seriously this responsibility to make sure there is sensible growth. |