Government should first “do no harm” to the Lubbock area economy.
City and County government should focus on priorities that will foster a favorable business climate and grow Lubbock commerce, industry and jobs.Government should get out of the way by streamlining government processes and cutting red tape whenever and wherever possible.
When City and County government agencies contract out work, they should hire locally when possible and practical.
When government agencies regulate or take action they should keep a careful eye on issues of competitiveness locally, regionally, state-to-state and globally.
