LA PLATA COUNTY COMPASS:
HELP “CHART THE COURSE”
FOR THE FUTURE OF LA PLATA COUNTY
Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners today announced the commencement of a strategic planning initiative for La Plata County that will be known as the “La Plata County Compass.” Through the process, key issues affecting La Plata County will be identified along with goals and action steps to address them, and an evaluation tool will be developed to measure progress toward those goals over time. “The La Plata County Compass will serve as the touchstone for La Plata County and serve as a vehicle to anticipate challenges and maximize opportunities to better serve our constituents and effectively utilize our resources in the years to come,” explained Wally White, Chair of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners.
The process will provide opportunities for public participation and will involve County employees, department directors, and county elected officials as well. “Our hope and intent is that the strategic plan will reflect a shared vision for the community,” explained Joelle Riddle, Vice Chair of the Board. To that end, local residents are encouraged to visit the La Plata County website at http://co.laplata.co.us or CLICK HERE to take a brief survey to share their thoughts regarding the future of La Plata County. Individuals may also sign up for updates and meeting announcements regarding the strategic planning process by completing the on-line survey. (Paper copies of the survey are also available at the County Courthouse Information Desk, 1060 E. 2nd Ave., Durango. To receive a survey by mail, please call 970-382-6200.)
The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will host a community meeting on Monday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., Durango, to explain the strategic planning process and to identify what community members view as important issues affecting the future of La Plata County. All members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend.
“The Board and County staff are enthusiastically embracing this worthwhile and important process,” remarked Kellie Hotter, County Commissioner, “and we hope the public will as well.” For additional information please call 970-382-6210 or visit the La Plata County website at http://co.laplata.co.us.