The economic development tenure trap

Leaders who stay too long become blockers. Leaders who leave too fast never build anything. A new book argues the fix isn't better people — it's better structures.

By: Christopher Wink

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: August 30, 2026

Words: 937

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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• Trust among local leaders is the biggest differentiator in economic development, argues consultant Amy Holloway’s new book, “Trust Builders.”

• The problem is that the seats holding that trust turn over every 2 to 4 years, while the projects take 30.

• Amid declining national trust overall, federal data shows Americans are attending fewer public …

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