Newsletter #3 is now available! Newseltter #3 summarizes the Alternatives Report, which describes four different ways the County could grow in the future. It is now time for you to help decide how and where the County will grow. Following the description of the different growth options, Newsletter #3 includes a Community Preference Survey that you can use to let us know how you think San Joaquin County should grow and develop or be preserved.

On March 3, 2011, the County published the General Plan Update Alternatives Report. The Alternatives Report describes four growth alternatives that present different future development patterns to accomodate growth in the County through 2030. The purpose of the alternatives is to stimulate a discussion concerning future growth options and to help residents, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors determine a philosophy and course of action to guide future development within the County.

Alternatives Report

Open publication - Free publishing - More alternatives

During March, April, and May 2011 the County will be holding Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission study sessions, Focus Group meetings, and Community workshops. The purpose of these meetings is to gather input on a preferred growth alternative to guide the development of the General Plan and future land use decisions. Check out the upcoming meetings and workshops on the Alternatives here.

If you are unable to attend one of the workshops, we still want your feedback. Newsletter #3 includes a Community Preference Survey that asks for your input on the County's future. Just download the Newsletter, review the alternatives, fill out the survey, and send it to us. We will include your input in a summary that will be used by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to select a course of action to guide growth in San Joaquin County.