MATT DRISCOLL: COUNCIL'S NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR 2009 >>>

Remember that Pierce County Economic Stimulus Report? The one that was actually more of a plan? You know, it was requested and commissioned by the Pierce County Council last year to the chagrin of democrats like Tim Farrell and Calvin Goings, who, at the time, preferred action to studies? I

Yeah, so how’s that been going, one might be tempted to ask. Since the recommendations of the Economic Development Division were formally endorsed by the Pierce County Council in early October, nearly four months ago, does that mean Pierce County is well on its way to recovery now?

Probably not.

But that’s not to say we’re not headed in the right direction. Of course, it’s also not to say we are â€" it’s just too early to tell. And naturally it depends on whom you ask.

To read my article on the subject in the current issue of the Weekly Volcano, click here.