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Oct 1976
Professional Engineers as Elected Local Officials
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Volume 102, Issue 4
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Professional engineers can contribute to society through the political process of serving in local government. It is not always easy, frustrations are common, and it is time consuming, but the learning process is valuable. Cities need consulting engineers, but the role of the planner must be properly recognized. The time perspective, i.e., short versus long-term can affect a legislator's viewpoint on issues, including land use. Zoning changes are time consuming and can be abused. Taxes, regionalism, public works, and natural resources are only a few of the areas of special knowledge for the engineer in public office. The many issues with which the elected official deals makes his entire public office experience an especially satisfying one, and one from which the engineer will gain.
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Engineering Issues: Journal of Professional Activities
Volume 102 • Issue 4 • October 1976
Pages: 447 - 456
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© 1976 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1976
Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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Kenneth R. Wright, F.ASCE
City Councilman, Boulder, Colo. (1972-1975); Pres., Wright Water Engrs., Inc.; Part., Wright-McLaughlin Engrs., Denver, Colo.; Past Pres. of Rocky Mountain Center on Environment; Past Pres. of Colorado Mountain Club; Member, Denver Regional Council of Governments; Member, Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engrs. and Land Surveyors
Douglas T. Sovern, M.ASCE
City Councilman, Englewood, Colo.; Assoc. and Sr. Engr., Wright-McLaughlin Engrs., Denver, Cola.; Member, Denver Regional Council of Governments
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