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Is there interest locally in this issue/initiative/opportunity?
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Who is interested and what groups or interests do they
represent?
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Who is championing the issue and why?
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Are there formal groups or organizations in your community that
have, or are perceived to have, responsibility in this area?
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To what extent is the basic issue understood by the community
and by those with responsibility in the area of interest?
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Does the community have the necessary knowledge, information and
data for a basic understanding of this issue?
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Is this a new issue or has it been around awhile?
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Is there a new twist to an older idea?
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Are there differing or conflicting views on the nature and/or
need for a response?
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Is a response necessary in the short-term or is a longer-term
approach possible and more appropriate?
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Is this a local issue or one that is of interest more broadly?
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Is it defined by geographical or political boundaries?
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Is there consensus in the community about this
issue/initiative/opportunity?
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Is consensus possible or desirable?
