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Do we need more planners?

In the World of January 26, Dennis Dater responds to the dismal forecasts for growth in Coos County and calls for action. It is time, he announces, “to select one goal for our future and get everyone behind it to make it happen.” But, he wonders: ”. . . who or what...

Economic development the enemy of new jobs

The other day, an upset Coos Bay Mayor Shoji attacked a State forecast for Coos County which predicted that by 2050, our population of 63,035 will decrease by 376 people. Her Honor vehemently disagreed because “Coos County is positioning for growth” thanks to recent...