The League of Women Voters of Johnson County believes that economic development in the greater Johnson County area should be a cooperative venture between all governmental entities and the private sector.
Position In Brief:
The League encourages local governments to continue funding for economic development and for organizations such as the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD).
We also support the ongoing coordinated multi-county planning. The entire community needs to maintain an infrastructure adequate to attract future economic development in the area. Important to future development are:
- Open and responsive local governments that provide their citizens with excellent public services, schools, transportation, and human services:
- Sensitive integration and preservation of the area’s natural resources
- Effective zoning, design control, and building codes;
- A wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities;
- Major academic institutions that contribute through education and research to the creation of businesses and jobs.
Position History:
Study adopted in 1985; position reached in 1986; updated in 2AB.
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