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Chair Michelle AnchorsCo-Vice Chairs John Cavanaugh, UWF Tom Delaino, PJC Bob Richburg, OWCMembers Carlene Anderson, Walton

Co. Robert Arnold, Okaloosa Co. Pat Blackshear, Walton Co. Billy Buzzett, Walton Co. Charlie Clary, Okaloosa Co.

Pam Dana, Okaloosa Co. Greg Evers, Santa Rosa Co.

Sally Fox, Escambia Co. Ross Hamilton, Okaloosa Co. Paul Hsu, Okaloosa Co. Tony Hughes, Okaloosa Co. Steve Jernigan, Escambia Co. Bill Maxson, Okaloosa Co. Jerry Maygarden, Escambia

Co. Skip Miller Tom Pelham/Charlie Gauthier Don Salter, Santa Rosa Co. Larry Sassano, Okaloosa Co. Sandra Sims, Okaloosa Co. Daniel Uhlfelder, Walton Co.

CSEC MISSIONThe Committee for a Sustainable Emerald Coast will study long range planning issues of regional importance, seek public input and provide recommendations that can enable sustainable growth and development in the region. Through its efforts the Committee will seek to preserve the region’s heritage and enhance the Emerald Coast’s natural resources, economic prosperity and quality of life. A final report is due by December 31, 2007.

CSEC Findings- Defining the Emerald Coast Region:CSEC Findings- Defining the Emerald Coast Region:

The Emerald Coast counties and cities of Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Escambia comprise an area of distinctive communities, cities and counties where residents share: A geographic identity and are socially, economically and

culturally interdependent; A capacity for planning and functioning together for

communication, education, transportation, housing and the protection of natural resources; and

A capacity to create competitive advantage to promote opportunity and prosperity for all.

CSEC Findings: CSEC Findings:

The Emerald Coast will benefit by The Emerald Coast will benefit by thinking and acting regionallythinking and acting regionally

Greater access to new regional funding Pooling of regional resources to achieve greater efficiency,

capacity and results for all in the region Creative cost sharing while minimizing duplication of costly

services Effectively balancing bottom-up local government and

community needs with state and regional concerns Prevent unnecessary conflicts through early prevention,

identifying issues and building consensus on actions in the region

The Committee is considering issues of long range planning that will help the region prepare for the next generation.  The primary issues of concern fall into four categories of issues and opportunities:

o Sustainable Growth and Development; o Economic Diversity and Prosperity;o Environmental Stewardship; and o Access to Education, Health Care and Culture.

The Committee will evaluate and make action recommendations concerning these issues of critical importance.  

Envisioning a Sustainable Region

Envisioning a Sustainable Region

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Envisioning a Sustainable Region

Public Involvement and the CSECThe Emerald Coast Region’s Future Belongs to All

The CSEC’s monthly meetings are noticed and welcome public comment Provide us with your thoughts on the subcommittee rating sheets Visit the Committee’s website at: http://www. SustainableEmeraldCoast.org or http://consensus.fsu.edu/emeraldcoast/index.html for:

The Committee’s meeting schedule To get on its mailing list and learn of the Committee’s progress. To provide online comments and questions for the Committee and its

subcommittee and to comment on its “framework” concept maps

Envisioning a Sustainable Region

Public Involvement and the CSECThe Emerald Coast Region’s Future Belongs to All

The CSEC’s monthly meetings are noticed and welcome public comment Provide us with your thoughts on the subcommittee rating sheets Visit the Committee’s website at: http://www. SustainableEmeraldCoast.org or http://consensus.fsu.edu/emeraldcoast/index.html for:

The Committee’s meeting schedule To get on its mailing list and learn of the Committee’s progress. To provide online comments and questions for the Committee and its

subcommittee and to comment on its “framework” concept maps

Strategic Vision

Strategic Vision

Questions?