Who is involved in developing the strategic plan? Is public input part of the process?
We want to involve as many people as possible. The RSWA and its consultants are leading the effort, with the support of the RSWA Board of Directors, elected officials, and the RSWA Citizens Advisory Committee. The consultants have met with elected officials in the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the Town of Scottsville; officials at the University of Virginia; officials of the Thomas Jefferson District Planning Commission; planning officials in the City and County; solid waste managers in the City and County; representatives of community and business organizations; solid waste businesses/RSWA customers; recycling processors; and legal advisors. In addition, we sought public input throughout the process through public opinion surveys (survey #1 results, survey #2 results) and two community meetings. The RSWA survey results and input at the community meetings are essential to the development of the RSWA strategic plan. We encourage the public to participate. The public may
