Provide for an aesthetically pleasing environment.
o Landscape major entrances to the county.
o Provide for roadside clean-ups & Spring/Fall clean-ups.
o Advocate for the removal of abandoned mobile homes and vehicles.
o Consider the adoption of a Nuisance Ordinance.
o Advocate the Preservation of our historic and rural heritage by protecting existing properties and preserving buildings of historic value.
Offer recreational opportunities and facilities.
o Initiate Phased Construction of “South” Park.
o Construct and expand recreational areas in established unincorporated communities.
o Increase program development for all ages.
o Pursue hiker-biker trail opportunities.
Continue to explore alternative water sources & assist in the expansion of water systems.
o Encourage Connection to other water systems.
o Aggressively seek federal and state funding for expansion of Lake Williamstown.
Facilitate the use and development of emerging technologies.
o Employ Geographical Informational System (GIS) data.
o Develop and expand GIS capability and applications for emergency response, economic development, land use, public safety, planning and zoning, etc.
o Expand comprehensive county website.
Support Senior Services.
o Host a Seniors Exposition.
o Continue to support “Meals on Wheels” program.
o Assess the delivery of senior services.
Solicit industry, business, and commerce.
o Support Industrial Authority, Chamber of Commerce, & Tourism.
o Work with adjoining counties to develop a marketing plan.
o Continue to advocate the expansion & improvement of community facilities and broadband.
o Encourage small business growth.
o Provide and support opportunities for education & training of workforce
Improve and expand road system.
o Identify and Prioritize roads for re-surface.
o Identify new roads, exits, by-pass in anticipated high growth areas.
Continue to implement and support alternative work programs for the corrective behavior of adults and juveniles.
o Support Alternative Programs for juveniles.
o Utilize Class-D inmate labor to lower service delivery cost.
Continue to explore merged services to lower cost & improve effectiveness.
o Assess the delivery of emergency services.
o Continue to advocate one zoning ordinance.
o Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government through utilization of productivity enhancing technology and equipment; and maintain a well trained, highly motivated, fairly compensated workforce.
Seek to increase the cooperation between all agencies and municipalities.
o Attend meetings of all agencies and municipalities.
o Foster an environment of trust & respect.
Judge Executive Darrell L. Link
Richard Austin, Magistrate 1st District
Brian Linder, Magistrate 2nd District
Bobby Young, Magistrate 3rd District
Evalene Davis, Deputy Judge-Executive
Connie McClure, Finance Officer
Layne Wagoner, Treasurer
Terry Conrad, Building Inspector
Bryan Miles, Solid Waste Coordinator
Wade Gutman, Director of Commerce
Becky Ruholl, P&Z Director
Vanessa Rose, Community Service Coordinator
Tabatha Fryman, Recreation Director
Jeremy Souder, Animal Shelter Director
Rick Willoby, Emergency Manager
Steve Tatum, Road Supervisor