What is a Council of Governments

Council of Governments (COGs) started back in the 1960s under President Johnson’s Administration as part of his “Great Society” plan. While expanding the middle class and the quality of life in communities across America, President Johnson realized cities lacked funding for adequate infrastructure that often crossed boundaries. Grant programs were established that allowed regional planning and development. COGs have become the conduit in making this a reality.

Over the years, COGs have become a driving force for social issues such as the Homelessness, Workforce Development, Senior Services, Land Development, Health Care, Environmental Practices, and Affordable Housing.

Today there are over 600 COGs across the United States; the majority cover regional areas. Few represent just a county-wide area like VCOG, Inc. Some regions choose to separate their focus into multiple organizations as did Volusia, with the MPO and the Water Authority, allowing VCOG to explore all other areas of concern.



	What is a Council of Governments (COG) Council of Governments (COGs) started back in the 1960s under President Johnson’s Administration as part of his “Great Society” plan. While expanding the middle class and the quality of life in communities across America, President Johnson realized cities lacked funding for adequate infrastructure that often crossed boundaries. Grant programs were established that allowed regional planning and development. COGs have become the conduit in making this a reality. Over the years, COGs have become a driving force for social issues such as the Homelessness, Workforce Development, Senior Services, Land Development, Health Care, Environmental Practices, and Affordable Housing. Today there are over 600 COGs across the United States; the majority cover regional areas. Few represent just a county-wide area like VCOG, Inc. Some regions choose to separate their focus into multiple organizations as did Volusia, with the MPO and the Water Authority, allowing VCOG to explore all other areas of concern. Copyright © 2006 VCOGinc.com. All rights reserved. Revised: 09/13/07 12:23:40 -0400. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works. FAIR USE NOTICE: This web page may contain copyrighted material whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This page is operated under the assumption that this use on the Web constitutes a 'fair use' of the copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Any text or images that you feel need to be removed please contact webmaster.VCOGinc.com is not a part of or an extension of any organization or government. Opinions and other content are not necessarily those of editors, members and or sponsors. Validity or accuracy of content not guaranteed.
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