Thomas R. Carper: “I hope we are successful.”

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.

Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.

We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.

I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.