What is public engagement? Why is it important?
This is a general term used for a broad range of methods through which members of the public become more informed about and/or influence public decisions.
Public engagement is important as it can help increase the accountability and transparency of research, help government respond to social needs locally, nationally and globally, help to build trust and mutual understanding.
- Public input is crucial to help shape the future of Beaufort and to inform and guide the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
- A series of public meetings and outreach activities are planned for the creation process of Beaufort's Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Introductory Meeting: Dec. 9, 2020 - Virtual Meeting
Stewart provided an overview of the process with explanations of the importance of having an updated Comprehensive Plan. Meeting presentation materials and video are available at the links below.
Watch the virtual meeting here. Meetings are live streamed on the Town of Beaufort's Facebook page and are available for viewing after the meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
- 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - Public Meeting #2 - Virtual meeting on Zoom. Join the meeting here. You can also join the meeting via the Town's Facebook page.
- If you can't make the meeting live, a video recording will be available.
Surveys
Throughout the process of creating the Comprehensive Plan, there will be a number of surveys that will help guide the direction of the project.
- First Survey: The first survey is available from Feb. 10 - March 10, 2021.
- Second Survey: Details to be announced at the March 23, 2021 public meeting.
Comments
- Email Planning Director Kyle Garner at k.garner [at] beaufortnc.org with questions, comments or for additional information.
- Join the Zoom meeting on March 23 and interact with the consultants and staff in real time.
- Call the Town of Beaufort's Planning & Inspections Office 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at (252) 728-2142.