Wrangell Sentinel -

Given my aversion to long planning sessions, whiteboards with erasable markers and consensus building exercises, I can’t believe I am saying this: The town needs a plan for its economic future. A forum to start making that plan is a good beginning.

Wrangell’s economic future is as cloudy as a fall day in Southeast, as uncertain as the state ferry schedule, and as chancy as winning a raffle.

Improving those dreary odds can’t be based on hope. Wrangell needs a realistic plan.

The chamber of commerce is sponsoring an economic forum on Sept. 30 at the Nolan Center, open to anyone with ide...