Public Policy Institute Kicks-Off the 2008 Study
The Structure of Local Government:
What is Best for the Future of Marion County?
October 16, 2007 – OCALA - FLORIDA To provide leadership in identifying recommendations for an improved community, the Public Policy Institute (PPI) of Marion County will kick-off the 2008 Study: The Structure of Local Government: What is Best for the Future of Marion County? on Wednesday, November 7, 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Strategic Planning Center in the Ewers Century Center at Central Florida Community College. Judy Johnson and Gerald Ergle will co-chair the study. Participation on the study committee is open to the public.
For additional information on joining the study committee, please contact the Public Policy Institute at 854-2322, ext. 1457. Visit the PPI website for the meeting calendar and related updates: http://ppiofmarioncounty.cf.edu.
Scope of Study
Marion County has changed dramatically over the past several decades. Population has increased significantly and is projected to continue increasing. With growth has come a myriad of related issues: traffic congestion, concern about the availability of water, development of farm and other open space and adequacy of emergency services, to name a few. At the center of addressing government issues are the city and county governments, and it is logical to ask whether the current structure of local government is best suited for the future of Marion County.
The questions to be addressed by this study are:
- What is the current local government structure, and is it effective and efficient?
- What local government options are available in Florida?
- Are there other forms of local government in Florida that are working more effectively and efficiently than the Marion County structure?
- How should local government be structured in Marion County for the future?
About PPI: PPI (Public Policy Institute of Marion County) is dedicated to advancing the public interest, building democracy and community, and improving the quality of life by involving citizens in addressing community issues. http://ppiofmarioncounty.cf.edu.