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From The Inquirer's Commentary Page

Leading up to the 2008 mayoral inauguration, The Inquirer's Commentary Page featured pieces on Great Expectations work along with the draft of the Citizens Agenda. Reader feedback was incorporated into the final agenda.

Nov. 25, 2007:
Citizens Agenda - The Environment

Citizens Agenda - Planning and Zoning

Citizens Agenda - Neighborhoods in Flux

Citizens Agenda - Education

Citizens Agenda - Crime

Citizens Agenda - Arts and Culture

Citizens Agenda - Poverty

Citizens Agenda - Transportation

Citizens Agenda - Taxes and Budget

Citizens Agenda - Reform and Leadership

Citizens Agenda - Knowledge Economy

Citizens Agenda - City Services

Nov. 18:
Deal these folks out

Nov. 11:
Citizens invited to explore values, vision for riverfront

Nov. 2:
More college grads are needed to spur an “eds and meds” economy

Oct. 7:
Zoning can shape the city

Oct. 4:
Ethics must be emphasized

Sept. 23:
Schools are the best hope for the city

 

 

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