The statement is a general assertion about using a tool to ensure sustainable growth, but without specifying which tool or what type of growth is being referenced, it cannot be verified as factually true or false. It appears to be a broad policy statement rather than a concrete factual claim.

No verifiable record exists of Mayor Bryan Barnett making this statement on March 9, 2026, or in the cited source; therefore the claim cannot be confirmed as true.

The statement is vague and lacks specific context about which tool is being referenced, making it impossible to verify its factual accuracy.