Strategic Initiatives
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget

Enhance Service Delivery

- Prioritize core services to ensure we are meeting the needs of our citizens
- Prepare county departments to grow in alignment with population growth
- Seek input from citizens on service delivery expectations.
Manage Growth and Change

- Plan for future development that supports new residents and businesses
- Invest in attractive, sustainable infrastructure
- Preserve greenspace, agriculture and history
- Protect/improve quality of life
- Prepare for next generation of county leaders through succession planning and employee development
Encourage Innovation

- Practice modern governance by leveraging technology to gain efficiency
- Nurture a collaborative work environment that empowers employees to share ideas, embrace change and take informed risks
- Invest in workforce training and development

Promote Engagement

- Encourage community engagement by communicating with citizens
- Ensure that information is easily accessible to citizens
- Gather feedback through open dialogue with citizens
- Develop workforce to keep employees engaged and motivated
- Widen employee recruiting efforts to ensure diverse candidate pool
Prioritize Safety

- Provide a safe community for citizens to live, work, and play
- Plan public safety operational and capital growth
- Manage disaster readiness plans to protect community and county facilities
- Commit to workplace safety and risk reduction
Foster Stewardship

- Eliminate waste
- Cultivate accountability at all levels of staff
- Protect financial and capital assets
- Pursue alternative funding sources and operational methodologies