In preparation for Ione’s General Plan update, the Visioning Committee completed a very successful Future Search Conference in September of 2006 that was attended by 60 stakeholders. The outcome of that 3-day event was a series of 14 vision statements that represent the desires of a representative cross-section of the community. The purpose of the Vision statements is to inform general plan decision making and policy and to establish priorities.  The Visions Committee embrace the historical downtown and a restored Preston Castle, business viability in the historic section of Ione, outstanding governance, infrastructure (water, sewer, drainage, transportation and emergency services), industry, education, trail ways and recreation, visual corridors, open space and farmland preservation, population size and housing. For more information you may email Jack Brotherton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..