Strategic Outcomes

County-wide Key Strategic Objectives

County-wide Key Strategic Objectives
Strategic outcomes provide departments with a framework for identifying core priorities and establishing program goals. We examined these critical outcomes with stakeholders and developed the definitions below:

Safe County

A county in which citizens and their family members can live, work, play and travel safely. A safe county takes extra precautions to care for children and vulnerable citizens and protects the water we drink and the food that we eat.

Economically Vibrant County

A county that regulates without erroneous restrictions on businesses and assists the private sector in cultivating a quality of life that is appealing to businesses considering locating in the County. An economically vibrant county has low taxes and an infrastructure in place to accommodate growth.

Environmentally Responsible

A county that protects the health of its citizens and natural resources of the county and promotes conservation and recycling.

A Well-Planned County

A county with a growth plan that effectively manages the impacts of development and coordinates new construction with public infrastructure. A well-planned county protects the natural resources of the county.

A County that Assists At-Risk Citizens

A county that provides basic services to citizen that cannot care for themselves and/or are at risk living in the community. A county that assists at-risk citizens regulates businesses that care for vulnerable populations.

Quality Programs and Services

A county that funds programs that have successfully demonstrated our desired outcomes. A county that provides customers with quality programs and services does so in an efficient and innovative manner with a low tax impact.

Cost-Effective Services and Skills

A county that has a well-trained and professional staff that understand they are hired to serve the public.