As the economic development director for the City, you have prepared an economic development forecast that supports a city acquisition of land and infrastructure for a new industrial park. At the scheduled City Council meeting, you will be presenting your economic analysis and asking the City Council to vote to approve the acquisition of land.
A few hours before the meeting a member of the Council approaches you and asks that you change your findings because she sees the data differently. After reviewing the data, you are confident that your report is sound and that the Councilmember's interpretation of the data is not.
When you arrive at the Council meeting the room is filled with protesters who are opposed to the use of tax dollars to support business. Which of the following would be the best option?
A. You are responsible for providing the Council with clear and accurate data to support their decision, you proceed as planned to present your forecast.
B. Given the significant opposition and the council member's request, you decide to request a tabling of the agenda item to allow you to do more research that may or may not alter your recommendation.
C. With such substantial opposition, you decide to change your stance to oppose the industrial park.
D. You decide to bow to your employer, the Council, and change your recommendation to oppose the industrial park.