Public problems are conflicts about values such as planning, zoning, inspecting, enforcing, preserving, protecting, developing and consolidating. If they don t understand the problem they can t agree on a solution. Some of the problems include duplication, consolidation, merger, annexation and others. Understanding values and interests comes before solutions. They must deal with the issues that would arise from these items.
Solution is a problem everybody understands.
They must strike a balance with values to get to a solution to the issues or problems. Meet with and invite other municipalities and elected officials. Connect with related efforts, e.g., MetroVisions, Greater Fayetteville Futures. With elected officials as conveners, form a steering group composed of representatives from government, business and community groups. He noted they must be inclusive and representative, comprehensive and genuine.