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Priority Goal: Prosperous Small Businesses

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
WORK GOAL 1 - Invest in and sustain a prosperous sector for small businesses and entrepreneurs that produce a strong local economy serving the needs of the community. In the Town Meeting, 44% voted in support of this goal making it the top priority in the WORK Envision area. The SMALL BUSINESS Community Action Team (CAT) will assess existing efforts in the county which support this goal, and work to identify key strategies to strengt

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Priority Goal: Diversity Of Shopping, Restaurants, And Entertainment

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
LIVE: GOAL 2 - Provide a great diversity of high quality shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and services available to everyone in the county, especially near workplaces and communities. In the Town Meeting, 37% voted in support of this goal in the LIVE Envision area with the above definition.  55% voted in support of the following Goal making it the 2nd priority in the ENJOY Envision area:  ENTERTAINMENT, SHOPPING, AND DINING AMENI

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Priority Goal: Federal Jobs Hub

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
WORK: GOAL 2 - Develop major job-generating hubs around federal agency facilities in security, science, energy, health, and technology industries, many located around or near Metro/transit stations. In the Town Meeting, 42% voted in support of this goal making it the #2 top priority in the WORK Envision area. The FEDERAL JOBS HUB Community Action Team (CAT) will assess existing efforts in the county which support this goal, and work

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Priority Goal: Higher Education Innovation Engine

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
WORK: GOAL 3 - Fully utilize the strengths of the higher education sector to translate research into successful scientific and technological commercial innovations, to serve as a powerful jobs supplier and economic engine, and to prepare a more highly skilled and nimble workforce (from blue to white to green collar) for the 21st century economy. This idea was generated from discussions at the Town Meeting and 36% of attendees voted in support

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Priority Goal: Top Notch School System

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
LEARN: GOAL 1 - Build a top notch school system known for its high quality, safe schools in every community, in which: every child graduates college and/or is career-ready; there are no discernible achievement gaps across the race, ethnic, and income levels; highly effective teachers are found in every classroom; and all students reach proficient-to-high standards at every grade level. In the Town Meeting, a whopping 63% voted in support of

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Priority Goal: Career And Technical Education

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
LEARN: GOAL 2 - Offer extensive career and technical education at public and private secondary schools, post-secondary institutions, and technology training centers in the county to produce workers and entrepreneurs successful in the business sectors that are driving the 21st century economy. In the Town Meeting, 31% voted in support of this goal, making it the #2 priority in the LEARN Envision area.  39% voted in support of the follo

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Priority Goals: Responsive Government

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
SERVE: GOAL 1 - Provide and sustain responsive county and municipal government that is efficient, transparent, accountable, innovative, forward thinking, meets the needs and desires of its residents, and known for its stewardship of resources and reputation for fiscal responsibility and integrity. In the Town Meeting, a whopping 72% voted in support of this goal, making it the top priority in the SERVE Envision area and the highest priority i

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Priority Goals: High Public Engagement Levels

Monday, April 12th, 2010
SERVE: GOAL 2 - Attain high levels of citizen and public engagement and community problem-solving in neighborhood groups, community organizations, county and local governments, that support effective decision making and good government, and lead to high levels of citizen/resident empowerment. In the Town Meeting, 43% voted in support of this goal, making it the #2 priority in the LEARN Envision area. The PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Community Actio

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Priority Goal: Vibrant Arts Community

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
ENJOY: GOAL 2 - Achieve a vibrant arts and cultural community throughout the county allowing for synergy among artists and opportunities for entertainment, socializing, and culture that will appeal to all races/ethnicities, ages, and socio-economic groups. In the Town Meeting, 38% voted in support of this goal, making it the #3 priority in the ENJOY Envision area. The VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY Community Action / Goal Team (CAT) will assess

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Priority Goal: Local Jobs, Businesses, And Amenities

Monday, April 5th, 2010
SUSTAIN: GOAL 1 -Expand and diversify local jobs, businesses, and amenities and decrease the need for long car trips and travel to other communities and outside the county, greatly decreasing pollution, energy use, and congestion. In the Town Meeting, 53% voted in support of this goal, making it the top priority in the SUSTAIN Envision area. The LOCAL JOBS Community Action Team (CAT) will assess existing efforts in the county which suppor

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