Topic: Growth

Local officials announce 21-point strategy plan

By David W. Shelton | June 10, 2007 |

After a weekend retreat at Land Between the Lakes, City and County officials brought forth a 21-point plan to improve the Clarksville-Montgomery County area. But will it be enough?

Eleven of the twelve Clarksville City Council leaders have just gotten back from a weekend retreat to strategize on how to improve the Clarksville-Montgomery area. The retreat also included several other City and County officials including City Mayor Johnny Piper, County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, as well as several department heads [editor's note: County officials were not involved in this summit].

The retreat, organized by Brett Sciotto, who was at one time Mayor Piper’s chief of staff, had the goal of clarifying the vision of city and county government. The result was a lot of great discussion, and was reportedly a success. Attendees compiled a 21-point list of the “top” areas of focus for the next few years.  After reading all of the 21 points, it was clear that it needed further commentary and analysis: «Read the rest of this article»

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