Quotes by Dave Harter

“We want you to know how critical to Beaufort County your performance as land planners and architects is. Youre the most important intermediary between citizens and builders and developers.”

“Were not just trying to be dictators of taste.”

“We cant be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted theyre never coming back.”

“We cant be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted -- once theyre gone -- theyre never coming back. Thats why this is so important now.”

“Theres no question its going to be a tough period. If theres any place where you need consistency, its planning. You need people like (Bailey) with experience and knowledge of mistakes that have happened in the past, or youre destined to repeat those mistakes.”