If you had the power to make one change or improvement for the betterment of Southwest Georgia, what would it be?

Do you think local governments would provide the same level of services if they were not mandated to do so? Explain.

Do you think Pre-K is vital to a child’s early education or do you think children can be equally successful without it?

Do you think it should be optional for local governments to do comprehensive community planning? Explain.

As a regional commission, we strive to find opportunities for jurisdictions to work together on projects and initiatives that will benefit more than just their residents, but all those who live within our 14 county region.  Do you believe there are merits to taking a regional approach towards certain issues or opportunities or is regionalism just another level of bureaucratic red tape?

 Every day decisions are being made that affect the quality of life in your community.  Often times, these decisions require some level of public participation or involvement.  If you fail to participate in the public involvement process, should you complain about the results?

People today are pressed for time.  Since so many people are constantly on the move these days, it has become increasingly challenging to engage the public on projects and initiatives that could impact them  For you personally, what’s the best way to inform you about important public meetings taking place in your area?  What would it take for you to carve out a sliver of time from your busy schedule to attend such meetings?

With baby boomers becoming the largest segment of our population, how can our communities prepare to address the needs of these savvy seniors?

Most local governments are dependent on tax revenues to provide services to their citizens.  However, in today’s economic climate, the discussion of raising or cutting taxes is a heated debate.  What alternative funding sources, other than taxes, do you believe local governments have at their disposal to continue provide adequate services?

Few people want to live near homes that are falling apart or near yards that are unkempt and have large amounts of  junk (trash, cars, or otherwise) in them.  How do you think local governments should deal with this ever growing problem?