The recent Missourian article, “Stamper: Focus on Economy,” reinforces a common myth that a primary function of government is to promote economic development. Don Stamper criticized council members for devoting too much time at a recent retreat to “regulations and ordinances” and too little to “improving the local economy.” He urged council members to be “cheerleaders” for job creation and retention.
Private profits not council’s business
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 4:23 p.m. CDT, Saturday, July 12, 2008
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