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Planners urge wider response to town-plan survey; commissioner shares AI handout on wording
Summary
Survey returns are modest (about 40 responses so far); commissioners discussed outreach tactics and Rama Schneider shared an AI-based handout that highlighted differences in wording such as "shall" versus "should." Schneider agreed to forward the material to RPC.
Chair Rich Turner said the Town Plan survey remains open through the end of October and that Lori has been entering returns into a spreadsheet; he estimated there were "around 40 or so" responses so far and that a 3% response rate would be a good goal. Commissioners discussed outreach ideas including a Front Porch Forum reminder, a presence at a school open house, and a prize drawing to increase participation.
Commissioner Rama Schneider reviewed an AI information handout he prepared from multiple source documents and said the tool made him more aware of wording choices in plans, notably the difference between "shall" and "should." Schneider agreed to forward the AI handout to the RPC for their review. Commissioners discussed how precise word choice affects obligations and implementation in plan language.
