MY TURN: Now is the time to decide who will help lead our communities
Alan Davis
Election season is here, providing each of us with the important responsibility to shape our local government, but only if we get out and vote. I have been encouraged to share some observations, potentially to spark conversation amongst friends. As such, this article is written from my personal perspective.
The city of Hayden operates in some ways like a $40M corporation that provides services to customers. Citizens, who play the role of customers and corporate stakeholders, influence many decisions through voting, providing testimony, participating in focus groups and serving on commissions or committees. A mayor and four city council members serve both the city and stakeholders by providing strategic decisions and by being accountable for city ordinances and employee performance.
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