FAIRFIELD — Consultants hired to help map out this city's future are looking for more than two dozen residents to serve on a steering committee.

        “This is the committee that will drive the visioning for the city, in terms of where is Fairfield, where does it want to be in 10 years and what are some of the strategies that are going to get them there,” said John Brunner, co-owner of jv associates in Fairfield.

        City Council has committed about $50,000 for the Insight.2010 strategic planning project.

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Call the Fairfield city manager's office at 867-5350.

        Chris Kendall, a member of the executive committee, said full participation is needed from all sectors of the community.

        “We're a very diverse community,” he said, referring to the various socio-economic backgrounds and types of businesses.

        “Whatever strategic plan we come up with, we have to make sure there is buy-in from all constituents.”

        The executive committee has already begun talking with various segments of the community.

        “We recently had a discussion group with representatives from agencies, institutions and schools ... and representatives from the business community,” Mr. Brunner said. “After the holidays, we're going to hold one with community people that we'll randomly select.”

        In addition to adults, organizers are trying to attract high school students to serve on the steering committee, expected to be formed in about two months.

        Once formed, a series of community meetings will be organized to discuss goals and strategies.

        “Once they decide the five or six strategies or critical areas that we need to really move forward in, we'll create action teams for each of those areas,” Mr. Brunner said. “Their work will probably be done in the beginning of summer, and the whole plan hopefully will be finalized by the fall of next year.”

        The meetings also will give residents an opportunity to discuss their ideas.

        “What are the strengths and weaknesses of Fairfield? What are the opportunities? What should we be setting our sights on? And how should we be moving toward the future?” Mr. Brunner said.

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