Washington County: One Community was born in 2005 in response to a
grant opportunity to receive strategic rural planning technical
assistance from
Maine Rural
Partners.
The
Washington County Commissioners, working with numerous individuals
and organizations from around the county, began this effort to
increase our capacity to collaborate toward shared goals – enhancing
current efforts not supplanting them. At a February, 2006 workshop
people from all over the county gathered to develop the following
collective vision for Washington County: One Community.
Action / Aspiration / Destination / Hope: a healthy citizenry with the commitment,
ability and attitude to cooperate, adapt to change, and excel.
Accountability: a community where everyone takes ownership and
responsibility for Washington County.
Community and Resources:
a community that recognizes its assets,
conserves its resources, and maximizes its opportunities.
Economics: opportunity for sustainable businesses, creating good
jobs, and encouraging all in Washington County to thrive.
Infrastructure:
a county with reliable and modern
telecommunication and transportation systems that support
well-developed community-based physical and social services.
Social
Capital: a
growing sense of community fueled by an engaged citizenry
working collaboratively to promote the well-being of the county.
Since
this shared vision was crafted, six Focus Teams formed, honed this
vision to action oriented mission statements, and are pursuing many
significant projects (see their pages for more information).
