The 94-page final report of the Engage Gwinnett committee is now online. It details the findings and recommendations of the citizen committee (of which I was a member) that examined Gwinnett County’s finances for over six months.

Despite our herculean efforts, I believe that our work product has serious deficiencies. In a nutshell, we nitpicked county departments while missing the bigger picture. We strained at a gnat and swallowed a camel. We didn’t see the forest for the trees. You get the point.

I penned a dissent (beginning on page 83 of the report) in which I provide examples of some of the issues that we should have discussed. I also explain one of the primary reasons why the county finds itself in the present predicament.

I invite you to read the full report. Even better, you should check out all of the documentation and videos of the meetings at the Engage Gwinnett web site. Just in case you’re only interested in my astute observations, I have also published my dissent at TalkGwinnett.net.

What do you think? Has the Engage Gwinnett committee accomplished its purpose? Do you believe that the committee’s recommendations will be adopted or simply ignored by the County Commission? What are your ideas for trimming expenses and generating more non-tax revenue? Post your observations in the comments