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A. The visions will be revised based on the input we receive and then committees will be <br /> formed to develop action plans to implement them. This is what we're calling Phase 2 <br /> and it should begin in late Summer. <br /> O. Has this been done before? <br /> A. Not to our knowledge. Of course a lot of organizations, cities and businesses do <br /> strategic planning. But, it is most often done with small planning groups that get <br /> input from larger stakeholder groups, but pretty much write and work on the plan by <br /> themselves. Then, the plan is often turned over to experts or staff to implement. <br /> We're doing three things very differently. One, our planning group was over 450 <br /> people - not just a small group. Second, the visions are being sent to as many people as <br /> possible to keep getting input and keep the discussion going. And third, the <br /> implementation is every one's job - not just the experts. Committees have citizens, <br /> private business, and government all working together to figure out how we'll all work <br /> together to accomplish our goals. <br /> Q. Is anyone excluded from commenting on the visions? <br /> A. Absolutely not! One of the key values in the strategic planning process is to reduce the <br /> "we/they" relationship between people and their government. We think all citizens <br /> need to be more involved in the future of their communities. So, even if you are a <br /> government employee or work for someone who has government contracts, you are • <br /> still a citizen and your opinion is as important as anyone else's. At the same time, you <br /> don't need to have a college degree or work for government to be an expert on the kind <br /> of community we need. You know best what is important to you and your family and <br /> what kind of place Ramsey County should be for all of the people who work and live <br /> here. We'd like anyone 14 or older to have the chance to comment - regardless of their <br /> life situation, income, education, or anything else. In fact, the more people involved <br /> and the more ideas we get, the more likely we'll be able to reach an agreement that <br /> everyone can support. <br /> O. What if I only work here but live in another County? <br /> A. Anyone who either works or lives in Ramsey County is welcome to participate. <br /> O. What if I'm interested in reviewing visions other than the ones I got in the mail? <br /> A. We welcome your comments on any vision that interests you. Just fill out the <br /> enclosed post card and send it in. The additional vision surveys will be sent to you. <br /> Q. How can I join the Strategic Planning Process for Phase 2? <br /> A. Just check the box on the enclosed post card and return it to us. You will be notified <br /> when Phase 2 begins. <br /> • <br /> Developed by Ramsey County Manager's Office- Policy Analysis Unit <br /> Barbara E. Raye, Director <br /> March 1995 <br />