Public Session Outcomes
Held at Ft. Branch Community Park
Date: September 30, 2021
Total Participants
Participant Demographics
Participant Passions
Carry Forward
Leave Behind
Visions
Group 1 Visions
| celebrating each other and taking care of one another with unity and love |
| communities have a central location where they can get resources, programs for newborns to seniors; a library would be beneficial for preschool programming prior to school and programs for all ages that span education, health, and culture; keep small town feel in schools even though they are growing |
| affordable housing |
| free healthcare |
| public transportation |
| breaking the cycle of poverty |
| free education |
| bike paths |
| spayed/neutered animals |
| public library expansion |
| combining communities/counties |
| restaurants/dinging |
| childcare |
| parks/beautification |
| good schools, churches, affordable housing, employment for all, hospitals with care for all, activities for youth, senior living spaces, plenty of community parks and activities (maybe a YMCA), affordable childcare |
| Community participation in projects concerning youth and elderly; more free time for families to connect and be a family; more families attending church |
| less drugs, less suicides, less violence |
| better economy |
| turn the clock back 50 years |
Group 2 Visions
| toyota infrastructure build/support |
| attraction to area |
| animals |
| love of nature |
| schools/education |
| agriculture-based community |
| sustainability (energy) – solar and wind |
| trails & activities based in nature |
| religion & faith |
| bring businesses to our community to bring more people to our area |
| more activities for our youth |
| programs for all ages and abilities, ninja athlete gym & pool, preschool opportunities, community gardens |
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local retail opportunities
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| transportation availability |
| outdoor recreation |
| programs for veterans |
| my hope is to see the word “community” be lived out–life is better connected because we were created for community–this is seen when one neighbor cares for another and the same with neighborhoods; being “for” each other |
| activity and involvement for all arts, youth programs, kids connections, elder care, safe places to play |
| career opportunities |
| communities where faith and love at the core |
| thriving business, local celebrations |
Group 3 Visions
| ample opportunities for community members of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles to come together and help each other and learn from each other without judgement |
| to connect our communities together with mobility, accessible for all |
| to remember our history and culture so we can embrace and celebrate who we are and not try to be somewhere else |
| increase broadband and cell service for all residents |
| our childhood history (need to educate kids today how to be a kid); no electronics need to teach work ethic, morals, and everyday skills; faith, community, small town feeling |
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