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Santa Rosa County staff outline updated strategic plan, ask commissioners for March–April review
Summary
County staff presented proposed 2026 updates to the strategic plan—adding measurable actions and metrics tied to five outcome areas—and asked commissioners to review changes ahead of a targeted board review in February and anticipated adoption by April 2026. Staff also set FY27 budget deadlines.
County staff presented an updated strategic-plan draft and a timeline for board consideration, saying the 2026 refresh converts prior targets into measurable action steps and metrics.
“Once approved, the updated strategic plan will provide the direction and guidance needed to move forward,” the presenter said, adding the county’s mission and vision remain unchanged. The update centers on five outcomes: innovative infrastructure, organizational excellence, community service, public health and economic vitality.
Staff asked commissioners to review recommended changes over the next month and submit feedback. A staff speaker told the board the review will be supported by a comparison of changes to assess alignment with the county’s mission, risks, financial sustainability and state policy direction.
The presentation set an administrative timeline tied to the FY27 budget process: property-appraiser estimates are due June 1, a draft millage workshop is planned for June, a tentative balanced budget workshop in July and formal budget adoption in September. Staff also instructed departments to prepare FY27 budgets containing 10–20% reductions in operating costs and to avoid asking for new positions unless they are funded by franchise fees.
Commissioners emphasized that the plan must translate into funding priorities. One commissioner said the board should avoid pledging recurring revenue for new recurring obligations unless the revenue source is secured, noting the county’s $12.1 million general-fund shortfall in the latest year-end figures.
The board directed staff to compile commissioner feedback, bring the revised document back for group discussion at a regular meeting and return with any recommended edits before a final adoption vote expected in spring 2026.
