Simply put, as engineer Robert B. Johnson once said, “The world is run by those who show up.”

So, if you ever have concerns, ideas or suggestions about important topics in your community, such as housing, land use, economic development, transportation and more, this is the time to bring your thoughts to the public forum and have your voice included in the final document. A Comprehensive Plan should be representative of all community members, therefore public participation is integral to a mutually beneficial outcome.