Strategic Priority: Financial Health and Capacity

Goal

Sustain strong financial policies and practices to provide and improve valued public services and make progress toward the county’s five-year vision.

Balance a responsible tax impact to support affordability and growth while meeting the increasing demand for services as the county grows in population and diversity.
Maintain responsible debt management to meet the county’s financing needs and payment obligations at the lowest reasonable cost.
Partner with CDA and local municipalities to encourage responsible growth and economic development.
Ensure public engagement and transparency around county financial decision-making so that funding priorities reflect community needs.
Ensure flexibility in budgeting for new initiatives so departments can be more responsive to emerging and changing community needs.
Strategically maximize state and federal resources and other grant funding to grow and sustain the county’s ability to fund programming, services, and infrastructure.