Douglas County Strategic Plan 2017-2019

What do you think the Douglas County Board of Commissioners should include in the County's Strategic Plan? Take this quick survey and provide feedback.

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122 registered responses

What is your opinion about the current direction of the County?

	Response Percent	Response Count
On the Wrong Track	22.1%	27
Neutral	53.3%	65
On the Right Track	24.6%	30

Why did you give this rating?

Answered: 89
Skipped: 33

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Please indicate the level of effort you think Douglas County should apply to the following over the next three years?

Planning for traffic flow through downtowns

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	5.8%	7
Maintain Current Efforts	37.5%	45
Increase Current Efforts	34.2%	41
Significantly Increase Efforts	20.8%	25

Creating and promoting a thriving business environment

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	2.5%	3
Maintain Current Efforts	25.0%	30
Increase Current Efforts	48.3%	58
Significantly Increase Efforts	22.5%	27

Response to citizen inquiry and citizen communication

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	1.7%	2
Maintain Current Efforts	61.7%	74
Increase Current Efforts	20.8%	25
Significantly Increase Efforts	14.2%	17

Safety and security of residents

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	3.3%	4
Maintain Current Efforts	59.2%	71
Increase Current Efforts	25.8%	31
Significantly Increase Efforts	10.0%	12

Planning for responsible growth (such as housing, transportation and internet)

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	5.0%	6
Maintain Current Efforts	30.8%	37
Increase Current Efforts	40.0%	48
Significantly Increase Efforts	23.3%	28

Stormwater management and flood control

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	4.2%	5
Maintain Current Efforts	37.5%	45
Increase Current Efforts	33.3%	40
Significantly Increase Efforts	24.2%	29

Parks, trails and open space

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	15.8%	19
Maintain Current Efforts	45.0%	54
Increase Current Efforts	26.7%	32
Significantly Increase Efforts	11.7%	14

Recreation and library services

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	10.8%	13
Maintain Current Efforts	54.2%	65
Increase Current Efforts	22.5%	27
Significantly Increase Efforts	12.5%	15

Services for vulnerable populations (such as seniors, etc.)

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	5.0%	6
Maintain Current Efforts	59.2%	71
Increase Current Efforts	21.7%	26
Significantly Increase Efforts	12.5%	15

Infrastructure maintenance (such as roads, etc.)

	Response Percent	Response Count
Lessen Current Efforts	0.8%	1
Maintain Current Efforts	14.2%	17
Increase Current Efforts	35.0%	42
Significantly Increase Efforts	49.2%	59

What other information would you like to submit for consideration?

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Skipped: 52

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February 1, 2017, 8:02 PM

What is your opinion about the current direction of the County?
- On the Right Track
Why did you give this rating?
Current County Manager understands the county workings and takes the How Can We Do This approach instead of We Can't Do it Because.
Please indicate the level of effort you think Douglas County should apply to the following over the next three years?
- Planning for traffic flow through downtowns - Maintain Current Efforts
- Creating and promoting a thriving business environment - Significantly Increase Efforts
- Response to citizen inquiry and citizen communication - Maintain Current Efforts
- Safety and security of residents - Increase Current Efforts
- Planning for responsible growth (such as housing, transportation and internet) - Increase Current Efforts
- Stormwater management and flood control - Maintain Current Efforts
- Parks, trails and open space - Maintain Current Efforts
- Recreation and library services - Maintain Current Efforts
- Services for vulnerable populations (such as seniors, etc.) - Maintain Current Efforts
- Infrastructure maintenance (such as roads, etc.) - Increase Current Efforts
What other information would you like to submit for consideration?

Somewhat concerned about the direction the BOCC might take with two new Commissioners. I hope that every commissioner will carefully consider every issue or agenda item and vote based on what is good for the progress and health of the County rather that worrying about sticking to an ideology or political line.

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