HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Planning Month PROCLAMATION
COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH
WHEREAS, change is constant and affects all types of places; and
WHEREAS, community planning and plans can help manage this change in a way that provides
better choices for how people work and live; and
WHEREAS, community planning provides an opportunity for all residents to be meaningfully
involved in making choices that determine the future of their community; and
WHEREAS, the full benefits of planning require public officials and citizens who understand,
support, and demand excellence in planning and plan implementation; and
WHEREAS, the month of October is designated as National Community Planning Month
throughout the United States of America and its territories; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of National Community Planning Month gives us the opportunity
to publicly recognize the participation and dedication of the members of planning commissions
and other citizen planners who have contributed their time and expertise to the improvement of
Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the many valuable contributions made by professional community
planners in Jefferson County and extend our heartfelt thanks for the continued commitment to
public service by these professionals.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Commissioners hereby proclaim October 2023 as
COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH
in Jefferson County, in conjunction with the celebration of National Community Planning Month.
PROCLAIMED this 2"day of October, 2023.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: October 2,2023
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming October, 2023 as Community Planning
Month
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Planners work to improve the well-being of all people living in our communities by taking a
comprehensive perspective. This approach leads to safer and more resilient, equitable, and prosperous
communities. We celebrate the role that planning plays in creating great communities each October
with National Community Planning Month.
Planning is more important than ever as communities continue to navigate the disruptive changes
brought about by the pandemic.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming October, 2023 as Community Planning Month.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCau , County A mmistrator • Date C