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Horry County Council unanimously backs updated strategic plan as staff begins 2027 budget work
Summary
Horry County Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting an updated strategic plan that simplifies mission and core values and emphasizes community relations, employee retention, growth management and fiscal responsibility. Staff will fold the plan into 2027 budgeting and implementation discussions.
Horry County Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting an updated county strategic plan and a revised mission, vision and core values, council members announced during a fall planning retreat. The resolution (R149‑125) formalizes a plan staff said will guide the 2027 budget and near‑term program priorities.
Administrators and outside consultants told council the plan was built from staff‑led surveys, department‑head interviews and facilitated sessions with council members. The plan narrows the county’s stated values into a five‑part mnemonic the presenters called the “Horry way,” emphasizing character,…
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