[MissoulaGov] Goals for Council - local ag; and a low energy future

[Ethel MacDonald]

I too applaud John Wolverton's ideas -- do we WANT to be like Billings?
(see Bob's report on yesterday's committee meetings & COW comments).

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:58 AM, Tim Skufca <tskufca at kibogroup.com> wrote:

>  Nicely worded, especially the part that down-plays growth and
> stresses local sustainability: "foster local-regional vitality, not by
> inviting multi-national corporations to town; but by nurturing local
> investment, local food production and value added production of things
> that we need locally." YES!
>
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> *From:* missoulagov-bounces at cmslists.com [mailto:
> missoulagov-bounces at cmslists.com] *On Behalf Of *JOHN WOLVERTON
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5:52 PM
> *To:* missoulagov
> *Subject:* Re: [MissoulaGov] Goals for Council - local ag; and a low
> energy future
>
> Sorry I'm a little late with this.
>
> I want to put out my support for the
> city council doing what it can to preserve local ag-lands and encourage
> local / regional farming and food distribution.
>
> Also I hope the council will continue aggressively planning for a more
> walkable/
> bike-able, transit friendly community.  We are headed for fossil fuel
> austerity whether we like it or not.  Communities who prepare for
> a sustainable future in that context will be best positioned
> for economic stability.
>
> The city should foster economic stability (not growth).
> Meaning, we should foster local-regional vitality, not by inviting
> multi-national
> corporations to town; but by nurturing local investment, local food
> production
> and value added production of things that we need locally. We should
> encourage modest systems which keep money circulating locally as
> much as possible.
>
> Thanks to City Council for all your good work.
>
> John Wolverton
>
>
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