Approximately 40 participants. Nadine Nakamura, consultant to the General Plan Update and member of the Project Team, welcomed all participants. She reviewed the evening's objectives and agenda. General Plan Background Nadine next introduced Planning Director Dee Crowell, who commented on the General Plan process. He introduced County Councilmembers, Project Team members, and Citizen's Advisory Committee members in attendance.
Vision statements provide direction and focus.
They illustrate values. She emphasized that the vision and plan have a 20 year timeframe. The Draft Vision is the basic framework for the General Plan and will guide the development of maps, strategies, and other specific elements of the General Plan. Published in The Garden Island in January, the full 11-page statement was available at the meeting as a handout. The next stage of the General Plan Update is development of strategies.