Truth be told, getting me to care as much as I do about outcomes and measurement has been a full-contact sport.

There’s been some kicking, some screaming, and probably a few eye rolls along the way. But here I am—finally that person who gets way too excited about data dashboards and community indicators. Growth, right?

My enthusiasm comes from one simple (and slightly frustrating) realization: we’re not measuring what really matters in our communities. We obsess over economic growth like it’s the only scoreboard that counts—meanwhile, our actual quality of life often sits… More Posted on 10-16-25