More than anything else, Grays Harbor 2020 is a focused effort to connect people with one another and their community. With this goal in mind, vision volunteers set out to hear from as many people as possible through a wide variety of outreach activities. Boy, did you respond! Here’s a look at some of the numbers:
| 1 |
|
project video, featuring Governor Gregoire, US Sens. Cantwell and Murray, and US Rep. Dicks |
| 30 |
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pages in the Grays Harbor data profile identifying key planning challenges and opportunities |
| 37 |
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community plans and studies were reviewed to ensure visioning meshed with local priorities |
| 98 |
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photos submitted to “day in the life” on project website |
| 160 |
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citizens signed-up to serve on one or more action planning groups (anchor teams) |
| 329 |
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individuals attended early project scoping forums |
| 398 |
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members of Grays Harbor 2020 Facebook page |
| 481 |
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citizens participated in regional meetings (Aberdeen. Elma, Ocean Shores, Oakville, Westport) |
| 1,023 |
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residents reached through presentations to 45 community groups |
| 3,118 |
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action ideas received from Grays Harbor residents |
| 15,000 |
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attendees stopped by Grays Harbor 2020 booth at trade shows and other business forums |
| 572,590 |
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visitor hits at www.graysharbor2020.com through February 2010 |
These figures provide a snapshot of the many Grays Harbor 2020 community engagement activities. Additional outreach included information exchanges with schools, legislators, non-English speaking populations, potential implementation partners and many other groups.
