Who we are: Tulare County Citizens for Responsible Growth is a diverse group of local residents who came together early in 2006 due to concerns about the direction of growth in Tulare County.  Reflecting the expressed values and wishes of our county’s residents, we are working to ensure that future growth protects our local economy, communities and natural resources.

Why we’re concerned: Tulare County is at a Crossroads.

Development pressures are changing our county. Balanced planning and decision-making, along with firm and fair implementation, can help to make sure those changes will be beneficial for residents of all our cities and towns.

• Towns throughout the county lack adequate water and sewer systems, well-maintained roads and sidewalks, affordable housing, parks, and jobs.
• Urban sprawl threatens irreplaceable agricultural lands and open space.
• Leapfrog development and “new towns” threaten to transform our unmatched scenic resources and shrink wildlife habitat and traditional working landscapes, while increasing traffic congestion and air pollution.
• New development projects threaten to leave existing towns behind, economically and politically.

Important decisions affecting our quality of life, from traffic to schools to resource conservation, are being made NOW, as the county updates its blueprint for growth, the county General Plan.

Our goal: Responsible Growth in Tulare County.

Our economy and communities can benefit, our agricultural land can be preserved, and our natural resources can be protected, BUT ONLY IF we keep the pressure on our elected officials to adopt and follow smart growth policies throughout the county.

Tulare County needs growth that:

• Focuses new projects in existing cities and towns.
• Offers a variety of housing, recreational, commercial and open space opportunities close to each other.
• Works with and improves our existing infrastructure and services.
• Preserves and protects open and agricultural lands and the natural resources on which we all depend.

Contact us at: tccrg.info@gmail.com