The Present: Is West Virginia
Ready for Change?
Without
hesitation, West Virginians are ready for a change. West
Virginians clearly stated during the input process that they are
eager for change.
West Virginians stated with
intensity that the State must take action. They
immediately created strategies to move West Virginia forward.
West Virginians want to be involved. West
Virginians are eager to be part of the solution.
West
Virginians would like to take a stronger leadership role.
Many people said if they felt they were working towards a
clear goal, they would be more than willing to assume a leadership
position within their community, region or the State.
West
Virginians are ready to make the State competitive for the future.
One consistent and overwhelming sentiment of residents was
love for their home. Most residents are natives -- some living
here all their lives, and others having left for jobs, but
returning to raise families. West Virginians want to make this a
better place. They want it to become everything they hope it can
be. Significant talent and drive exists within the State to make
it happen. The key is coordinating efforts and concentrating
resources to ensure success, bring prosperity, and achieve
economic competitiveness.
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