Wright one page proposal

Paper #1 -- 

As we’ve discussed in class, every municipality is distinctly different. For this long-format written assignment, I am giving you the opportunity to complete an organizational overview and assessment. Please choose a City in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange, or San Diego County. Using material that you have digested from the text and other readings provide me with a thoughtful and in-depth overview of the organization. Make sure you are weaving in course concepts and ideas throughout. You will need to submit a brief “Organizational Overview & Assessment Proposal” to me via Blackboard by Wednesday, September 14. Your paper will need to be uploaded to Blackboard by Wednesday, September 28 at 6 PM.

Your paper should be 7-10 pages and include at a minimum:

• Describe the community including size, demographics, geographical location, business community, unique aspects etc.;
• Describe the origination’s structure including functional departments, leadership team, and any relevant contractual service relationships;
• Briefly discuss the organization’s finances, annual goals, objectives and outcomes;
• Using media sources and City resources, describe at least three relevant issues that the City has faced in the past year;
• Discuss how City leaders worked to resolve (or not resolve) each issue;
• Conclude with your assessment on how effectively the City dealt with each issue