LMO are critically important in setting the proper framework for use and development of land on HHI. Given that, presenting a "list" of changes with NO CONTEXT is not transparent enough for the community to assess whether or not it is in keeping with a better codex that moves HHI towards improved oversight in key areas.
The memo refers to a SWOT analysis - where is that? The list is a short description with affected code references. This kind of presentation is not helpful - except maybe for TOWN government insiders. Good government embraces transparency at all its levels. At a minimum for each proposed LMO change - the Town should be communicating: Why - what is it correcting? ; Anticipated impact - how will it improve and move the Town forward; What SPECIFIC Land Mgmt Goal /Objective is being addressed?
In its current presentation - it simply looks like a list . I am sure Town analysts have more process behind this list that they can share and should share to the Community to enhance the transparency behind the changes. - however technical the proposed change may seem.
Further - the material available to the public should make better use of technology and create hot links in that list to each part of the code for those interested/concerned about the change itself and its priority.
Finally - each proposed change should clearly link to a stated Goal or Objective in enhance Land Management the Town is moving towards.
I am confident that the Town is trying to not overwhelm the Committee or the Public with detail, and it is often appreciated.
In this case - more communication is required given all the mistakes, missed opportunities and absolute requirement for thoughtful and sustainable change in HHI LMO's
LMO are critically important in setting the proper framework for use and development of land on HHI. Given that, presenting a "list" of changes with NO CONTEXT is not transparent enough for the community to assess whether or not it is in keeping with a better codex that moves HHI towards improved oversight in key areas.
The memo refers to a SWOT analysis - where is that? The list is a short description with affected code references. This kind of presentation is not helpful - except maybe for TOWN government insiders. Good government embraces transparency at all its levels. At a minimum for each proposed LMO change - the Town should be communicating: Why - what is it correcting? ; Anticipated impact - how will it improve and move the Town forward; What SPECIFIC Land Mgmt Goal /Objective is being addressed?
In its current presentation - it simply looks like a list . I am sure Town analysts have more process behind this list that they can share and should share to the Community to enhance the transparency behind the changes. - however technical the proposed change may seem.
Further - the material available to the public should make better use of technology and create hot links in that list to each part of the code for those interested/concerned about the change itself and its priority.
Finally - each proposed change should clearly link to a stated Goal or Objective in enhance Land Management the Town is moving towards.
I am confident that the Town is trying to not overwhelm the Committee or the Public with detail, and it is often appreciated.
In this case - more communication is required given all the mistakes, missed opportunities and absolute requirement for thoughtful and sustainable change in HHI LMO's