Our Mission Statement:
BetterYuma.Org holds Yuma area governments to be accountable, transparent, and responsive to their taxpayers and to their communities for fair fees, policies, and regulations that allow existing businesses to flourish and will attract new, smart growth.
We expect our governments to be service oriented, and to respect business and private property rights. The members of this Organization will lend their expertise to the local government officials in a collaborative and pro-active manner to accomplish these goals.
Vision:
Yuma County is a premier, business friendly community.
City of Yuma Boards & Commissions Monitored:
- City Council
- Water & Sewer Commission
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Design Review Committee
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Responsiveness, professionalism & competence of City staff
Yuma County Boards & Commissions Monitored:
- Board of Supervisors
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- YMPO (Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization)
Long Term Campaigns:
- Create a "better" public image of local business and developers
- Promote development and construction activities in Yuma County
- Increase public awareness that local business and developers are not asking for a "free ride" with the City or County; we want reasonable fees.