I applaud the SF Development Foundation and the Chamber on a great idea, that I think is way past due;
The Sioux Falls Development Foundation and Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce are enlisting the help of government, business and nonprofit leaders to produce a comprehensive assessment of the community and its goals.
I could give two shits about the goals of the community, I have my own fish to fry, but the nice part about this assessment is that it will give us a picture of what is going on in the community in terms of employment and the economy. The numbers may be surprising. You have to realize this isn’t the city manipulating data or surveys this will be an independent study. I am a little concerned though if the SFDF and COC are not happy with the results if they will be revealed.
Now for some sarcasm.
City Councilor Greg Jamison has begun ad-hoc strategic planning of his own with a series of public meetings he sponsored this year in which residents shared their goals for the city.
He sees a comprehensive planning effort as complementary to what he and others are doing.
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“We all add a piece to the puzzle, and developing this plan is a huge part in moving forward in Sioux Falls,” Jamison said. “Ultimately, that’s a road map for us to the promised land.”
Greg, I’m tired of your corny statements. When are you going to announce your mayoral candidacy so I can have some fun? I almost thought Gerald Beninga was going to do it for you during the council meeting Monday night, when he nominated you to be council vice chair. If you missed it, Gerald gave a ringing endorsement of Greg as a business leader in our community. It was pretty funny, especially when the other councilors ribbed him about the ‘prepared’ speech.
I see that King Dave also chimed in (like we care);
Munson agreed.
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“We need to know how to implement what the strategic plan tells us to do so we do have the growth we want and do target the businesses that are a fit for Sioux Falls.”
Dave, when your term is up next year, we won’t be needing your assistance anymore in giving away the farm to special interests. Retire and move to Florida. Please. And remember to do it legally.