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<br />THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES OF BRINGING CULTURES TOGETHER (cont.) <br /> <br /> <br />We expect the best of each other and see an effective, congenial, efficient city council that <br />models good governance and is a national leader for governing through difficult times. <br />We <br />are modeling the highest representation of leadership at consensus building. We may not agree, <br />but we will find ways to move forward. Fear and suspicion would be rare. <br /> <br />There is sincerity, respect and tolerance in debating issues. <br /> Diversity of opinions is valued. <br />That we can speak of the dignity, value, good intent and character of those with whom we <br />disagree. We are all in this together, we seek and believe in the best in all people and diverse <br />interests are heard. <br /> <br />Citizens trust their local government and understand the direction of the city because the <br />council articulated it. <br />They are empowered and trusted to effectively serve the community with <br />excellence. Trust is restored and wins would not be anyone else’s loss. Citizens pass money <br />measures and invest in the community. <br /> <br />Citizens would support council and staff’s goals financially and intellectually because <br />competence would have been demonstrated and trust and confidence restored. <br />The <br />community trusts the city that we are good stewards and representative of the whole community. <br />Everybody feels they are a part of the community and takes pride in it and trust it. <br /> <br />We have a strong vibrant diverse economy that benefits all parts of the community. <br /> We are <br />able to enable the community to achieve economic success, safety healthy and satisfying <br />lifestyle, including steady growth in jobs that enables everyone an opportunity to work. We lead <br />the development of strong regional partnerships and tap the collective wisdom of the community. <br /> <br />We would speak humbly but well of ourselves and our aspirations as a community. <br /> When <br />people say “cool, you are from Eugene” we say “yes” and “you should see what we are doing <br /> <br />now!” We recognize the good and stop spending so much time on what we are not.We will <br />celebrate the positive rather than focus on the negative, develop a higher level of tolerance for <br />different perspectives and celebrate successes and we don’t dwell on the negative. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13 <br />