TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.        Introduction                                                                                                              

2.        Developing and Implementing our Strategic Plan  

3.        Case for Change in Paulding County                                                        

4.        Priority Issues in 2003                                                                                  

5.        Long-Term Vision                                                                                        

Ø      Visions

Ø      Core Values

Ø       Key Benchmarks

6.        Mid-Term Strategies                                                                                    

Ø      Economic Development Foundation                                                  

Ø      Education Foundation                                                                        

                        A.  Higher Education, Skills Training, and Life-Long Education      

                        B.  K-12

Ø      Infrastructure Foundation                                                                   

      A.  Growth Management

B.  Transportation

C.  Housing

D.  Environment

E.   Historic Preservation

F.   Water and Sewer and other Utilities

G.  Greenspace           

Ø      Quality of Life Foundation                                                                 

A.  Sense of Community and County Image

B.  Healthcare

C.  Public Safety

D.  Social Services

E.   Youth Development and Families

F.   Recreation/Entertainment

G.  Faith-Based Organizations

H.  Race Relations

Ø      Government Foundation                                                                    

Ø      Private sector Leadership Foundation                                                

7.        Glossary                                                                                                        

8.        Task Force Members

9.        Invitation to be a Vision Partner