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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 23rd ICG Intent Mapping DATATheme: Business Development and Support Current State Abundant resources, but extractive industry is no longer dominant Regressive tax structure No common ground between business and government Small businesses overburdened with bureaucracy Independent taxing jurisdictions create a fiscal environment that prices out business, etc., affordability Local control is limited - at the mercy of volatile global, natural, and political shifts Workforce demographics trend away from ec dev Aging business ownership --> reduced local business opp. Business climate challenged worldwide - our small business economy most (_?_) but needs support Hard for entrepreneurs to get started Federal partners are mainly absent Macroeconomic headwinds No effective strategy for the commercial land we have Marine trades is one of our largest sectors and an economic engine for JC No big box stores allowed in PT supports small biz Current sources of funding for business dev are limited Businesses are not always at the table when econ dev is discussed HMW Questions HMW strategize by sectors with members of the sectors? HMW listen to businesses - to seek their voices? HMW welcome everyone in economic discussions? HMW cut permitting red tape? HMW create more varied platflorms to engage businesses on their needs? HMW lean more into our sector strengths? HMW create conditions for business incubation and growth? HMW (re)birth a credible, effective chamber of commerce? Desired Future State Healthy food and water and environment based on an environment-focused economy Easy permitting of projects Income tax embraced Effective succession planning for businesses More local farms, increased % of produce stays local Businesses and government working at the same table on solutions Coordinated strategy for PHUGA commercial EDC organized by sector focuses Chamber serving business needs Thriving business incubators Theme: What's working well Current State Our natural environment is a giant plus Creative and engaged community On climate: good community support for making changes to better health of our planet Good community support for local small farmers Finest marine community on West Coast Peat soils, farmland preserved Many lifelong learning opportunities Intra-governmental cooperation Rich in natural resources; natural resource dependent businesses A wealth of knowledge and experience HMW Questions HMW get 'econ dev' onto this working well page? HMW stay engaged for the future? HMW measure results and success? HMW make sure these continue for next gen? HMW protect and enhance interagency partnership? HMW focus on where we agree, not where we diverge? HMW capitalize on what is going well? HMW communicate our wins to residents and businesses? Desired Future State Environment still healthy, adequate clean water Local farms are thriving and sustaining us at 25% of our food needs Marine trades still at the heart of our economy and more! More farmland preserved, dense housing More renewable energy sources providing jobs in the local economy Extraction of wealth National/regional leader in climate sustainability and environmentalism Wider educational opportunities Less homeless and mental illness Water for all, de-sal plant Shelters for disasters and emergency Theme: Workforce and Training Current State Rate of attrition for youth and workforce exceeds recruitment Too few jobs with 'family' wages Childcare Wages have not risent as fast as other counties HMW Questions HMW engage youth in finding or creating meaningful work? HMW encourage apprentice opportunities? HMW start workforce training/option in kindergarten and public schools? HMW address behavioral/mental health needs AND provide housing for those who can't afford it? HMW add more CTE opportunities? Desired Future State We attract outside talent while cultivating local opportunities We have a secure workforce for all industries We've conquered economic disparity w/ wages and housing Succession planning for existing businesses Prepared for impacts of climate change on local biz Focus on trades comparative advantage in new economy Trade schools/Medical training Affordable trade schools supported More collaboration with industry and schools More CTE in local schools Theme: Climate Change and Environment Current State Changing climate creating additional pressures on limited housing Rural community with brilliant, accomplished, healthy citizenry threatened by climate change and hostile federal regime - needs shared future vision More incentives needed for conversion to clean energy Changing climate creates uncertainty HMW Questions HMW fund new energy development? HMW incentive drought tolerant gardens? HMW plan for reduced water in the future? HMW move low-lying properties up hill or abandon them? Desired Future State Clean energy is the norm Community w/ enough renewable micro-grids to be energy independent in time of climate emergency disasters Wide use of mass transit Food security based on local ag Federal partners support rural initiatives Sea level rise protection Maker and do-er trade economy to take care of each other Fossil fuel consumption in Jefferson County reduced by 90% in 20 years Prioritizing density in urban areas Adaptation and mitigation strategies in place Stronger neighborhood safety nets Support for pioneering climate businesses Theme: Permits and Zoning Current State Permit process unpredictable Inadequate land zoned for industrial use Perception: 'hard to build' in Jefferson County Uncertainty of permit costs makes it harder, scarier to build We don't have enough commercial land Protectionism Individual objections often restrict community economic progress Regulatory incentives haven't borne fruit Land use restrictions prevent reasonable economic development Longgggggg permitting time line Permitting and land use are time, money, and process burdened Permitting agency needs to be fully staffed and efficient SOME mandated permitting requirements unnecessarily increase costs HMW Questions HMW pre-approve simple plans? HMW make the GMA work better for us? HMW better support owner-builders creating housing? Desired Future State Easy, simple, affordable, welcoming process - "same day" Applicant knows what is expected - clear communications Online easy permitting, less expensive Anyone (and everyone!) can live here City and county zoning and permitting support each other State balances permitting mandates and/or funds them Composting toilets, water catchment All ag soils zoned and protected as such Theme: Infrastructure Current State Infrastructure not ready to support new/expanded businesses Deferred maintenance saddles community with high infrastructure costs Energy depletion increasing demand High cost of infrastructure Fragility of infrastructure (not resilient) Lack of power and water and sewer capacity We have deficient infrastructure Fort Worden - huge infrastructure challenges HMW Questions HMW encourage energy independence? HMW protect ourselves from sea level rise? HMW reduce energy usage? HMW take care of our mentally ill/homeless? HMW fix crumbling infrastructure? HMW plan for it in comp plans and regular practice? HMW think of ways to DECREASE infrastructure costs? Desired Future State Water and sewer infrastructure funded for ongoing sustainability without burden on consumers Infrastructure scaled to future need Resilience in infrastructure to support housing and business development Long term infrastructure investment plan (including maintenance) Broadband for all Commercial infrastructure tied to ec dev strategy Collaborate Theme: Housing Current State High housing costs act as damper on entrepreneurship Housing pool not matched to community needs Lack of available housing affects workforce availability Affordable housing challenges driving out workers "Housing" requires infrastructure that we don't have High property tax burden for economically distressed residents Not enough workforce housing Affordable housing not available Housing crisis - lack of workforce and affordable housing Several market-rate housing projects are being built out in the city - how are they doing? Is there a shortage of houses to buy or units to rent or both? HMW Questions HMW match income and rent? HMW encourage simple structures, humble living? HMW embrace contractor efficiencies and alternatives? HMW incentivize multi-generational living? HMW streamline a reasonable permitting process? HMW change state tax law re: private ownership of more than one home, not rented or lived in? Desired Future State Reduced permitting requirements to allow affordable building Housing and economic and cultural and demographic diversity Legislative fix on affordable housing subsidy Variety of housing for all incomes, family types, and occupations Adequate infrastructure exists to meet housing needs New funding options for developing public/private housing Less regressive property tax Partnerships for development Abundant multifamily affordable workforce housing A thriving rental market Scaled to existing resources Healthy homebuilding sector A healthy housing continuum from top to bottom Fair tax structure Theme: Shared vision Current State Each of the 4 governments tend to create our visions independently Strategic plans are not synced up We have a table we can talk at for Jeff Co government entities Unnecessary zero-sum game of what goes where Lack of community consensus around desired econ dev outcomes Agencies with different missions and no obvious alignment Strong interagency partnerships Each jurisdiction perceives different econ dev goals ICG does not have a shared econ dev strategy (yet) EDC Team Jefferson is thriving as our ADO ICG reports from individual municipal orgs Coordinated disaster preparedness insufficient for climate change and the Big One Not clear we share a common vision for economic development Fort Worden has immense untapped potential HMW Questions HMW reduce legislative boundaries? HMW agree to make all decisions with lens of climate adaptation and mitigation? HMW encourage and include all voices: community, electeds, government? HMW we work through our EDC? HMW [prioritize ICG work] through more frequent meetings and a budget to have a staff person? Desired Future State Joint economic development strategy in 2026 Joint economic development includes analysis of individual strategic plans Community supports joint econ dev strategy All structures @ Fort Worden are well-maintained and in-use Shared vision! Jefferson County realizes its shared vision Spin economic development out of natural features…marine trades and Olympic National Park Elevate the voices of local for profit businesses As each jurisdiction updates a major plan, they will come to the ICG to present it and all parties will discuss how we can collaborate to accomplish plans The 4 governments start sharing plans and priorities with each other at ICG beginning next year Theme: Food and Ag Current State Local food and agriculture needs support and security We don't have enough local food produced yet for all of us Food resilience sketchy HMW Questions HMW reduce barriers to local agriculture? HMW lower costs for local food production? HMW preserve ag jobs and land? HMW adapt to a changing climate? HMW develop interest in local - shortening supply chain? HMW strengthen community financial support for local ag? HMW strengthen local food resilience? HMW bridge the false narratives of divisiveness? HMW leverage agriculture to support broader opportunities? HMW better understand ag's impact to our economy? Desired Future State Local food resilience LOCAL food and agriculture are key to security and resilience Local food processing and meat production More farmland preserved, succession planning for existing farms Local food is at 25% of all Jeff C needs Local food supplies 80% of supplies Desirable housing and $$ for farm workers City ag contributes large share Short's Farm making a meaningful impact Theme: Funding Current State Public demand for government services outstrips funding Funding is uncertain Critical infrastructure needs - lots of catch up! Changing landscape of federal funding/grants regulation Not enough homes or construction to generate enough revenue for services HMW Questions HMW support tax reform (state/federal)? HMW expand the local tax base? HMW align grant funding with community needs? HMW bring in (cultivate) catalytic capital? HMW develop projects together? HMW secure pooled funds for local investment? HMW educate community on sources/uses of funds? HMW advocate for tax reform? HMW develop private/public partnerships? Desired Future State Less regressive tax structure Federal partnerships Funding focused on supporting local FOR PROFIT businesses