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Commissioners launch two‑year strategic planning process; staff to distribute public survey
Summary
County administrators presented a proposed two‑year Franklin County strategic plan framework; commissioners supported outreach including a public survey, printed copies for community distribution and regular check‑in workshops to track implementation.
Franklin County commissioners began a two‑year strategic planning process aimed at setting measurable goals, clarifying mission/values and prioritizing near‑term policies such as reserves, property disposition and infrastructure funding. County Administrator Brian Danzel outlined the plan framework and the proposed use of a public survey and stakeholder outreach.
Nut graf: The workshop focused on defining vision and mission, core values, measurable goals and an implementation cadence. Commissioners recommended broad outreach to municipal partners, special districts and community groups, suggested printed surveys and in‑person distribution, and asked staff to hold periodic short check‑ins to sustain momentum.
Danzel described the objective: "to collaboratively define a clear, actionable 2 year strategic plan that will provide direction, optimize resource allocation, enhance accountability, foster collaboration, and improve public trust." He proposed a two‑month public survey window and asked commissioners to help promote participation through their contacts and meetings.
Commissioners emphasized targeted outreach to service providers, agricultural stakeholders and community organizations. Commissioner Baumann urged printed copies for elders and distribution at community meetings. Commissioner Didier (chairing) and Commissioner Mullen agreed on periodic workshops and leveraging county contacts to increase survey response rates.
Staff identified core goal areas for initial focus: fiscal sustainability (reserves), infrastructure and roads, public safety, economic development, community engagement and operational efficiency. Danzel asked commissioners to allow staff to front‑load scoping work and to meet every few weeks for short updates so the plan does not lose momentum.
Ending: Staff will refine the survey and outreach plan, produce printed copies for commissioners to distribute and report back on scoping and timelines at the next workshop. Danzel proposed implementation steps and asked commissioners to hold staff accountable to an established meeting cadence.
