Still countin' em' down... to Number One.
At Number 11 we find ourselves in a very tight competition. Number 11, 10 and 9 started out in a virtual tie on the Priority Index.
And Number 11 is...
Economic Development
The Language
"Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public facilities."
The Score
Priority Index: 67.8
The Reason
This goal clearly comes into play in all jurisdictions, and it will directly affect every local citizen.
However, even at this point in the countdown, the goals are still light on imperative language. The word "encourage" is all over this one.
I was astonished that this goal didn't fare better.
It was the tie breaker factor that set this one back from its otherwise neck and neck competing goals. What are those goals? what is the tie breaking factor? These questions, and so many more will be answered... at the end of the countdown.
[Disclaimer: This series is written for edu-tainment value, and should not be mistaken for an authoritative or official evaluation of the 14 goals of the Growth Management Act.]
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