- HOME RULE (1965, 1976-77, 1984, 1988, reviewed 2002, revised 2005)
- Support of Charter Home Rule with a full-time administrative director as the best form of government for Washington County.
- Support code home rule as an alternative method to have home rule in Washington County.
- HOUSING (1965-66, 1976, reviewed 2002)
- Support additional public housing facilities and the development of a housing policy for Washington County
- Support of the local non-profit housing corporations
- PLANNING AND ZONING (1996-67, 1974-75, revised 1989-90, reviewed 2002, 2005)
- Support a long-range Comprehensive Plan for Washington County, which includes a Planning and Zoning Study.
- Support agricultural land preservation.
- Support a planning growth pattern utilizing established criteria for land development and preservation.
- Support continued protection of water resources including municipal watershed and supply areas.
- Support historic preservation.
- Support opportunities for public input in the planning process through informational meetings and public hearings.
- COOPERATION BETWEEN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS (1970-71, 1974, REVISED 2002)
- Support the creation of an independent group to
- ) ascertain where cooperation, coordination and consolidation are desirable and
- ) recommend methods and mechanisms to support needed changes.
- Support the establishment of a non-governmental organization to identify area-wide problems and to create solutions.
- Support the creation of an independent group to
- LAW ENFORCEMENT (1973, 1980 updated for information only, reviewed 2002)
- Support continued up-grading of coordination and cooperation of the law enforcement agencies serving Washington County and those initiatives that would accomplish these efforts.
- TAX STRUCTURE AND FISCAL POLICIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY (1975-76, reviewed 2002)
- Recognizing that inequities exist, we recommend that an independent study be conducted to determine areas of tax duplication.
- Support tax differentials where duplication exists.
- Support services sharing where duplication occurs.
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE (1982-83, reviewed 2002, Title changed 2008)
- Support spousal abuse intervention programs in Washington County.
- Support funding of spousal abuse intervention programs through state and local governments.
- Support use of private and grant monies as supplemental support.
- CHILD CARE OPTIONS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY (1984-85, 1990-91, reviewed 2002)
- Support adequate staffing and funding levels for agencies that oversee and provide resources to family day care and center care facilities.
- Local government should provide funding and resources for extended day care.
- EDUCATION (1983-84, 1984-85, revised 2003)
- Support the election of School Board members in staggered terms.
- Secure fiscal resources from local, staff and federal sources: legislative bodies must ensure full and appropriate funding for all mandates.
- Support development of programs to ensure equity and quality throughout the system.
- Recruit, hire, and retain quality staff
- Provide consistent professional development year round.
- Reward achievement and professionalism of everyone involved in the education of students.
- Ensure availability of guidance and counseling services for all students.
- Continue the development of technical and trades programs.
- Increase the use of technology by students, teachers, administration and management.
- Consider alternative allocation of time to improve achievement.
- Provide for the gifted and talented students at all levels.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (1988, reviewed 2002)
- Support economic development that is diversified, targeting industry/business that is beneficial to the community.
- Support infrastructure. Water, sewer, utilities, that adequately service desired growth, both industrial/business and residential.
- Support protection of the environment through regulation and monitoring of industries.
- Support upgrading transportation — air, roads, rail, and addressing future needs.
- Support protection of farmland and historic sites through zoning.
- Support education as an economic tool.
- Update of Comprehensive Plan, and Zoning Regulations, as tools for land use.
- Implementation of Strategic Plan as a way to identify and address critical issues.
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