Community Development
Governments have an important role in providing infrastructure, law and order, and even shared communal amenities. But we should make sure that such projects are chosen well - that they are projects that bring significant value to the community and would be difficult or impossible for private individuals and organizations to provide themselves.
That means the city should prioritize streets, sidewalks, law enforcement, administration of licenses, permitting, codes, etc. It has some responsibility for maintaining various parks and playgrounds. But it should not be in the business of making grants - that is better left to private citizens.
While recreation activities should largely be the domain of private individuals, the city can potentially help with capital projects, especially on public lands or in public buildings, and especially if what they create can generate revenue repay the debt.
One of the first projects the City should consider is fixing and updating the community pool.
Governments have an important role in providing infrastructure, law and order, and even shared communal amenities. But we should make sure that such projects are chosen well - that they are projects that bring significant value to the community and would be difficult or impossible for private individuals and organizations to provide themselves.
That means the city should prioritize streets, sidewalks, law enforcement, administration of licenses, permitting, codes, etc. It has some responsibility for maintaining various parks and playgrounds. But it should not be in the business of making grants - that is better left to private citizens.
While recreation activities should largely be the domain of private individuals, the city can potentially help with capital projects, especially on public lands or in public buildings, and especially if what they create can generate revenue repay the debt.
One of the first projects the City should consider is fixing and updating the community pool.