I would suggest the ability to look ahead more than a few years should be considered. The flurry of two to three-year work programs is very visual and custom made for the relentless good news churned out by Public Information Officers. Looking ahead ten years or more, however, is important and looking ahead 30 to 50 years is critical for transportation planning, which becomes the framework and driving force for virtually everything else.
Excellent idea to which I would add making themselves available to speaking with concerned citizens throughout their term in office. If you are unapproachable to citizens, you are useless to them and should not run for office.
Let’s not forget the core qualities - integrity and a strong ethical foundation. The lack of these two character traits can thin the pool quickly.
Great idea to have measurable metrics to capture local leadership ability and accountability. Seeing as how schools are generally a locality's single largest expense, educational success should have its own category on the scorecard.
I would suggest the ability to look ahead more than a few years should be considered. The flurry of two to three-year work programs is very visual and custom made for the relentless good news churned out by Public Information Officers. Looking ahead ten years or more, however, is important and looking ahead 30 to 50 years is critical for transportation planning, which becomes the framework and driving force for virtually everything else.
Excellent idea to which I would add making themselves available to speaking with concerned citizens throughout their term in office. If you are unapproachable to citizens, you are useless to them and should not run for office.
Let’s not forget the core qualities - integrity and a strong ethical foundation. The lack of these two character traits can thin the pool quickly.
Great idea to have measurable metrics to capture local leadership ability and accountability. Seeing as how schools are generally a locality's single largest expense, educational success should have its own category on the scorecard.