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Conduct a facilitated Board Priority Workshop; Receive an update on department workplans and continuing efforts related to Board priorities with a focus on economic development and agriculture preservation and development; and Consider providing further direction on the next steps in implementing Board priorities
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Conduct a facilitated Board Priority Workshop;
2. Receive an update on department workplans and continuing efforts related to Board priorities with a focus on economic development and agriculture preservation and development; and
3. Consider providing further direction on the next steps in implementing Board priorities.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On April 18, 2023 the Board of Supervisors held a Priority Setting Workshop facilitated by Daniel Iacofano, President of MIG. The public session was held in the County Events Center and provided an opportunity for Board members to share and discuss their top priorities for the County. Board members identified several topics which were grouped through facilitation into five major categories, including:
* Economic Development
* Agriculture Preservation and Development
* Housing
* County Workforce Development
* County Services - Regulations and Policies
During the session Board members outlined specific priorities and key action items in each of the five major categories. Following the conclusion of the session the County Administrator, Facilitator and Department Heads worked to summarize the Board priorities in order to begin addressing specific action items and to ensure department work plans are updated to reflect the priorities identified by the Board.
County departments who act as lead or are involved with one or more priority have been tasked with maintaining updated work plans to reflect these ...
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