How can citizens determine whether their government is performing well?
One way is to compare its current performance with past performance, but this has some obvious shortcomings.
Another way is to compare its current performance with that of similar agencies in similar jurisdiction. This approach, however, also comes with some flaws.
Another possible approach is to compare a jurisdiction's or agency's performance with the targets it has set for itself. For this to work, however, public officials will have to accept the responsibility for setting such targets.
Consequently, Bob has focused the November issue "On why citizens need to establish The Performance-Target Ethic." You can find it at:
STRONG Salem is for everyone who wants to help and participate in getting Salem, Oregon, to quit chasing Growth Ponzi Scheme plans and instead become a resilient, fiscally responsible place that lives by the wisdom that "Communities exist for the health and enjoyment of those who live in them, not for the convenience of those who drive through them, fly over them, or exploit their real estate for profit."
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