Public Session Outcomes

Date: September 2, 2021

Participant Demographics

a region where lines of separation don’t exist, where race, gender, age, location (rural or urban) influence are equal and each uniqueness is celebrated. We can work together to grow all our communities, not just one area
continue growth of senior housing and activities as well as childcare and activities
more arts development, miss arts council
attract more employees to the Toyota region–Fort Branch does not offer many local options to meet for business, dining, or casual meet-ups (subway, dairy queen); need development around the plant for attractiveness for employees
connection; no division; everyone would have access to higher education, jobs, food, mental/physical/emotional health services; everyone giving back, helping, & loving each other in every single way

people outside being connected–playing, visiting, connecting, & sharing resources. Shared rides for employment
focus on breaking the cycle of multi-generational low income, low education, and high addiction–this comes from a culture from the cradle to the grave where people get better rather than bitter, overcome their past, and become the change they desire & need to be–recovery will be promoted & encouraged & people will be mentored up to a new level of living; mental health issues will be addressed and treatments will be READILY available; become who you want to be and overcome who you’re viewed as
invest money in youth programs
access throughout Gibson County to low or no cost transportation
safe, clean public areas for recreation indoor & outdoor
affordable healthcare close to communities
access to low cost/affordable internet
access to more quality care for elderly
utilize existing buildings to serve the youth of our region–dorm-style housing for young people to get a leg up and out of poverty and be able to work at Toyota

YMCA being a huge part of Gibson County–we work with other facilities and students are benefitting greatly.
More walking trails and biking trails for a healthier community
Manufacturing is still strong, colleges are focused on technology
Communities are working together and sharing ideas
One county–“We”, not us vs. them
youthful possibilities
positive action & actors
education for ALL
celebration of County history–people of color, tigers, titans, trojans, together
excitement with excellence
one, united Gibson County
branding (marketing) for our community
utilizing I-69 to connect to surrounding areas
solid internet access & connectivity
opportunities in higher ed for career-focused, professional focused students to employees
increase housing development
spread positivity; come together as a whole, be grateful & nice to others; no judgement; agreeing with others instead of fighting about opinions, equality, respect, helpful toward others, good communication; friendship, kindness
more friendly school systems
equality
teens taking classes that interest them and taking classes they want to take to explore what they want
teens outside going to skating rinks, bowling alleys, and an arcade–something for teens to do

more fun things to do to encourage kids to get out a bit more–maybe a drag strip or something to go to/watch, an arcade with new & old games for everyone of all ages
more educational chances so people can find a job they will like
our best and brightest return to Gibson County to work & live
social services that overlap so underserved members of the population don’t fall through the cracks
intergenerational opportunities to connect and share in leisure activities; millennials running start-up businesses around the square and living in loft apartments; senior housing development near the hospital and public transportation that will take workers to and from manufacturing industries
celebrate the multicultural diversity that we have here with festivals and expos
DCHS partnerships with higher ed instructions
student-led initiatives in Princeton
opportunities & mentorship for young people besides manufacturing
people coming back from traveling getting welcomed home and playing events and games like people from the military getting food and having drinks
a leader in the industry, agriculture, manufacturing, higher ed, health sciences, property rights, quality of life ventures, and more
development along interstate corridors
new county YMCA
new teen center
library expansions in every community
senior center – new HVAC & parking lot
new county park