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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Adopted by the Joint Steering Committee 9/25/02

Housing

Allow for an adequate supply of housing to meet the needs of all citizens.

Transportation

Develop an area-wide transportation planning and funding approach that maximizes efficiency and minimizes conflicts between modes as well as jurisdictions.

Utilities and Community Facilities

Provide adequate infrastructure, utilities, and community facilities and services to meet existing and future community needs.

Agriculture

Sustain an economically viable agricultural industry.

Natural Resources

Manage the natural resources that support and sustain us.

Historical and Cultural Resources

Encourage identification and protection of historic and cultural resources.

Economic Development

Promote the stabilization and expansion of the current economic base and the creation of a range of employment opportunities.

Intergovernmental Cooperation

Encourage cooperation between local units of government to ensure efficient delivery of services.

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