Polk County, TX - Elected Officials / Government Staff Members
1.
Identify which Entity you work for:
Polk County
City of Corrigan
City of Goodrich
City of Livingston
City of Onalaska
City of Seven Oaks
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
2.
How long have you been working for this Entity?
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
5-10 years
10+ years
3.
What is your current position within the Entity?
Elected official.
Department head/manager
Administrative support staff
Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
4.
What do you believe are the county's main strengths? (Please select up to three.)
Geographical location
Natural resources
Cultural and historical assets
Quality of life amenities
Strong sense of community
Other (please specify)
5.
What do you believe are the county's main challenges? (Please select up to three.)
Limited access to high-speed internet
Limited access to affordable healthcare
Limited access to affordable housing for residents
Limited access to capital and financing
Limited access to a skilled workforce
Other (please specify)
6.
What do you believe are the county's main opportunities for growth and development? (Please select up to three.)
Developing tourism and cultural resources.
Attracting new businesses and industries.
Expanding access to high-speed internet.
Developing workforce training and education programs.
Improving transportation infrastructure.
Other (please specify)
7.
What are the top three priorities you believe should be addressed in the county's strategic plan?
Economic development and job creation
Infrastructure improvements
Environmental sustainability
Access to healthcare
Access to affordable housing
Other (please specify)
8.
What improvements would you like to see in the county's operations to better support its residents and businesses? (Please select up to three.)
More effective communication and public outreach
More efficient and streamlined processes and procedures.
More training and professional development opportunities for staff
More effective use of technology and data analysis
More collaborative and cross-departmental approaches to problem-solving
Other (please specify)
9.
How can we best engage elected officials and staff in the strategic planning process and decision-making processes?
Regular meetings and workshops
Departmental feedback sessions
Employee surveys and feedback forms
Opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration and problem-solving
Other (please specify)
10.
Please list at least three of the Counties Strengths/Weaknesses