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Comment#010 <br /> PREAMBLE 10 THE r <br /> These Planning Policies are to be used solely to establish a framework from which the <br /> comprehensive plans of the County and cities within the county are developed and adopted, <br /> pursuant to RCW 36.70A, The Growth Management Act. <br /> These policies are adopted to ensure consistency and coordination among the comprehensive <br /> plans of the County and the cities. <br /> Nothing in these policies shall be construed to alter the land use powers of the cities or County. <br /> VISION STATEMENT <br /> This statement is a general vision of the future of our county,toward which this framework and <br /> these policies aim. <br /> Kittitas County and the cities will value and protect and enhance the quality of life by protecting <br /> the visual and physical environment; fostering economic opportunity, diversity, and security; <br /> supporting a wide range of natural resource-based industries; ensuring access to recreational <br /> opportunities; promoting educational excellence; and providing for affordable housing and <br /> accessible transportation. <br /> Discussion and Explanation <br /> Planning for growth and change must be based on maintaining and enhancing the existing <br /> quality of life, the character of the County, and meeting the needs of the community as a whole. <br /> Actualizing this vision requires a collaborative effort among public officials from all <br /> jurisdictions and active citizen participation. Public officials have decision making <br /> responsibility; however active citizen involvement through a variety of venues must be <br /> encouraged and valued. <br /> The entire community must be willing to share the burden and the responsibility of achieving <br /> mutually identified planning goals. <br /> The implementation of County-wide Planning Policies will promote more efficient growth <br /> patterns which may result in reduced cost of public services and facilities in the long term due to <br /> more logical distribution of governmental services. <br /> July 5, 2016 2 <br />