Another year is about to end and what have we done?

Last year at about this time, I challenged this community to come up with goals for the coming decade. I asked people to prioritize the importance of community issues including economic development, quality housing, and education.

Members of Marion Economic Development Inc. accepted the challenge and began the process of Marion Vision 2020.

MEDI consulted a planning and marketing guru and a “vision” was discussed.

There is much work yet to be completed but it is not solely the responsibility of MEDI.

So, I ask these questions again this year.

What should this community’s goals be for 2011? Where should we be in 2020?

What are our priorities?

What needs to be accomplished this year to ensure success?

What do we need to be doing this year to accomplish our goals in 2020?

I want to hear from you. Tell me your ideas.

— susan berg