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 elected and appointed officials 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
volunteers 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Commissioners hereby proclaim October 2024
COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH
in conjunction with the celebration of National Community Planning Month.
PROCLAIMED this 7th day of October 2024.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Josh D. Peters,AICP,Community Development Director
DATE: October 7,2024
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming October 2024 as Community Planning Month
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
October is National Community Planning Month in the United States and its territories. The Board has an
opportunity to recognize that through adoption of a proclamation.
ANALYSIS:
Change is constant in our community. The practice of planning can help manage this change in a way that
provides better choices for how people work and live. Community planning provides an opportunity for all
residents to be meaningfully involved in making choices that determine the future of their community.
This webpage from the American Planning Association(APA)provides additional background information
on National Community Planning Month: www.planning.org/ncpm
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the proposed proclamation. Adjust the language as desired and adopt a proclamation recognizing
October 2024 as Community Planning Month.
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCau y County Administrator Date