Issue Area Asset (Actual Responses) Notes/ClarificationNumber of Mentions

Economic Development contribution to economic develoment

Community PlanningEast Burlington, infrastructure and development

Community PlanningEastern Burlington/Alamance County

Economic DevelopmentIncrease jobs/opportunities, attracting companies

Social IssuesInternational community; ability to unite

GovernanceVolunteer force, county government

Community Planning ‘small town feel’, quiet, undeveloped feel 2

Governance 211 resources need to know about resources 1Community Planning abandoned golf course (Swepsonville)

Schools & Education ACCin relation to students that leave high school and go to college 4

Social Issues Access to local foods and culture 2Infrastructure Adequate water 2Social Issues Affordable housingEconomic Development Agr/business local food (funds)

Economic Development agricultural history and farmers: formal and organized into great stuffEconomic Development agricultureEconomic Development agriculture 2Economic Development agriculture as contributor to economic developmentEconomic Development agriculture-protect and flourishSchools & Education Alamance Community College is underappreciatedInfrastructure Amtrak station, connection Governance Array and quality of county services provided Infrastructure array of library services Social Issues artsSocial Issues Arts and cultural events 2Social Issues Burlington Times-News 2Economic Development Business - generate intereste and boost the economy generate interestSchools & Education Busy library (variety and # of activities)-more need to knowInfrastructure Central geographic location in the stateInfrastructure Central location 2Economic Development Chamber of Commerce/tourismSocial Issues childrenInfrastructure Children's museumSocial Issues churches 3Social Issues CitizensGovernance city officials

GovernanceCollaboration among agencies to spread events around the county

2Social Issues community involvementCommunity Planning Comprehensive planningGovernance connection for more opportunities/ innovationGovernance connection/uniquenessSocial Issues creative/open mindednessSchools & Education Culinary department local restaurants 2Schools & Education dedication and leadership of teachersSocial Issues DiversitySocial Issues Diversity 2Social Issues Diversity of communitySocial Issues Diversity of people, cultures 2Social Issues Diversity of the communitySocial Issues diversity/need more 1

Introductions: Name, connection to Alamance County, and “One untapped or underappreciated asset of Alamance County is __________________________________.”

Schools & Education doctorates, PhD's in Southern end of countyDon't know 6

Infrastructure donut hole location changing quickly… Infrastructure downtown areaInfrastructure downtown resourcesInfrastructure Downtowns with characterSchools & Education Education of the areaSchools & Education Educational institutionsSchools & Education educational opportunitiesSchools & Education Elon College-culture value-added, education opportunities Schools & Education Elon UniversityGovernance Employees do good work 3Infrastructure engaged medical community/Health Dept.Economic Development entrepreneur 1

Economic Developmententreprenuers and small business owners (and their role in ecnomic development

InfrastructureExisting workforce, infrastructure and highway corridor could be tapped to benefit the county

Infrastructure Facilities 1Community Planning FarmingCommunity Planning farms 1Social Issues Find out what to do with family 1Social Issues friendly people 2Social Issues Future for kids Nothing to doEconomic Development future jobsInfrastructure good food available around countySocial Issues good place to raise childrenInfrastructure Good, central location. Close to RTP, interstates, etc. 4Infrastructure Graham CinemaInfrastructure Green areas rural areasInfrastructure Green Spaces 2Infrastructure Green Ways 1Community Planning GrowthCommunity Planning GrowthInfrastructure Haw River 2Infrastructure Haw River is not used and promoted enoughInfrastructure Haw River land developmentInfrastructure Haw River trailInfrastructure Haw River; other natural resources 2Social Issues health needs for underprivledgedEconomic Development Help farmers/support farmersSocial Issues helping othersSocial Issues Helping Veterans with needs 1Economic Development heritage & tourism opportunities 2Economic Development heritage tourismSchools & Education Higher education options beyond Elon-ACCInfrastructure Highways/accessibility 3Community Planning Historic resources 2Community Planning historic resources 2Community Planning Historic resources; downtown (untapped)Community Planning history in county 2Social Issues intentional diversityCommunity Planning Interest in future plansSchools & Education Kids getting into college financial aid 1Social Issues Lack of activities for single parents after-hours family activities 1Social Issues lack of sports opportunities for kids 2Community Planning lakes could be better utilized

landfill needs upcycle/recycle spacePublic Safety Law enforcement – low crime rate 2Infrastructure LibrariesInfrastructure librariesInfrastructure librariesInfrastructure Library system kids activities 3Economic Development local food/funds

Infrastructure Location (middle of the state; interstate, East Coast, Railroad corridor)Economic Development location for growth

Schools & Education Lots of local resources and training available to lure people to stay hereGovernance low tax rateInfrastructure maintain riverSocial Issues men and women returning home from prisonSocial Issues mental health 2Social Issues mixing people involvedGovernance Municipal/county employeesInfrastructure Natural resourcesInfrastructure Natural resources waterInfrastructure Natural resources to attract industryInfrastructure Need civic center/place for conference 2Social Issues need for youth programsCommunity Planning Not over restrictiveCommunity Planning Older mill buildings 6Infrastructure organics 1

Our Sister's House 1Social Issues PACE (Piedmont Senior Care) 1Infrastructure Park system outlying parks 2Infrastructure Park/natural resources 8Infrastructure Parks Cedarock, HawInfrastructure parksInfrastructure Parks & RecInfrastructure Parks and recreation 2Infrastructure parks and recreation opportunitiesInfrastructure Parks and recreational opportunities; Eco tourism 4Governance Partnerships 1Social Issues passion/compassion in communitySocial Issues People 4Social Issues peopleSocial Issues PeopleSocial Issues People 1Social Issues People who live and work here 3Social Issues People, Human Resources, Abilities of residents 2Schools & Education Pleasant Grove SchoolCommunity Planning potential for purposeful planned growth and existing assetsCommunity Planning protected growth and land 1Governance Public Input

public library system mostly in metro area 2Public safety take for grantedPublic safety/volunteers/Sheriff's Dept. 2Public schools K-12public transportationpulic safety and county employees in general, including teachersquality of life here is greatRail and freightRailroadreational facilitiesRecreation areas 2

Resources we do have need to find out what they are 1Retirees and their skills 2Retraining skillsRevitalize city parkRiver recreational opportunities 2Roads/trafficRural areasrural countyRural farmlandRural resources: need economic development strategies that fit for rural areas

schools role in economic developmentbetter schools = better everything

senior support servicesSnow Camp drama 2Southern half of county 3strong school system that drives ecnomic developmentstrong school/education system Support F.D.support for small businessessustainabilityTeacherstechnical educationThe entire county as part of the region and corridorthe involvement and connections of people

Social Issuesthe value of the work of volunteer, emergency, Non-Profit/Civic groups; there are a lot of agenices

Economic Development things around countyEconomic Development Tourism work with ChamberGovernance Town of Graham more development 1Infrastructure TrailInfrastructure trails 3Infrastructure Trails 6

Schools & Educationtrained (but un/underemployed) labor force and opportunity to use vacant buildings/former mills

Infrastructure TransportationInfrastructure transportationInfrastructure Transportation corridors 3Community Planning underutilized landEconomic Development Underutilized skill sets 2Governance use of art in a utilitarian waySocial Issues Utilizing community organizationsCommunity Planning vacant buildings for small businesses

Social IssuesVolunteer agencies - number, coordination of services, communication and collaboration amongst, responsiveness to community needs 2

Infrastructure water Lake Cammack, Lake McIntoshGovernance we undervalue what we have nowInfrastructure Wilderness 1Social Issues Working adults without literacy/work skillsEconomic Development Young people with degrees that want to stay (untapped) 2Social Issues YouthGovernance Youth involvement in civic affairs

Issue Area Opportunity (Actual Responses) Notes/Clarification # of Mentions

Community Planning Inclusive, but managed development

Planned growth (zoning); have to represent all viewpoints; want best of both worlds - country life and development; maintain quality of life. 4

Community Planning county needs to be ready fro new development and implement zoning for new developments 3Community Planning comprehensive municipal plans and strategic plans update 2Community Planning work together for new businesses 2

Community Planning Elon is the 9th most dense city in NC; population density affects all other issues; Community Planning need planned growth for ruralCommunity Planning develop ways to support farmers and help them be profitableCommunity Planning Shift in use and development pattern, as evidenced by downtown BurlingtonCommunity Planning Building communities and neighborhoodsCommunity Planning Understanding what young or other groups need to stick aroundCommunity Planning Cleaning up areas with abandoned buildings to attract new businessCommunity PlanningCommunity Planning Affordable housingCommunity Planning Affordable educationCommunity Planning Transform Burlington into a more walkable, liveable placeCommunity Planning Fiber optic/high-speed internet accessCommunity Planning Mill revitalizationCommunity Planning New park/soccer complex in MebaneCommunity Planning Need for more community-based activities all agesCommunity Planning New civic meeting area civic/conference center

Community Planning Growth in fine arts/cultural artsGallery Players, Studio 1, Paramount, Children's Theater ACT

Community Planning Coordination for future growth probably neededCommunity Planning Continue to develop old mill buildings throughout countyCommunity Planning Continue to maintain parks well for the future market betterCommunity Planning Community awareness of county servicesCommunity Planning BusCommunity Planning River clean upCommunity Planning Expand Mebane Parks & RecreationCommunity Planning "Urban" small businessesCommunity Planning Population growthCommunity Planning Distribution centers jobs

Community Planning Family activities 15-20 year olds; for kids; social issues; awareness

Community Planning More guaranteed affordable housing. Consider this as part of residential development trade-offsCommunity Planning Emphasize our trail systems, hiking, biking, paddling

Community Planning Encourage small entrepreneurial businesses by providing access to facilities and advertising

Community Planning Fund and follow through with the pedestrian and cycling plan for Alamance CountyCommunity Planning More mindful economic development using citizen inputCommunity Planning Active acquisition of MST/HRT

Community Planning Where do we want growth? preserve greenspace, but need jobsCommunity Planning How do we control land development? there has to be a balanceCommunity Planning Voluntary ag. districts?Community Planning Concentrate development? create neighborhoods; redevelopmentCommunity Planning Mebane's downtown?Community Planning I-85/40Community Planning Quality affordable housingCommunity Planning Utilize sport parks that are hereCommunity Planning Parks & Rec explore developing park(s)Community Planning Need ones not community supported only county fundingCommunity Planning Forestry management

Community Planning No county recognition or support of agriculture

banks won't support; loan availbility; use influence to encourage banks and loan co's; County Extension only goes so far

Community Planning Need a plan to contain sprawl Mostly Chapel Hill and GreensboroCommunity Planning Increase participation from county residents More involved in planning and discussionCommunity Planning ID ag. as an economic tool to support

Community Planning Voluntary Ag. District requirements need to be looked at again to allow wide variety of farmsCommunity Planning Zoning county-wideCommunity Planning Implement zoning county-wideCommunity Planning Growth management "right things go in the right places"

Community Planning Mindset: need to change, think as a "region" stop the silo mentality, let's think about out regionCommunity Planning COGCommunity Planning Water qualityCommunity Planning Eco-tourismCommunity Planning Abundant water plan aheadCommunity Planning Lake in Southern part of countyCommunity Planning Help with contaminated waterCommunity Planning 119 is coming

Community Planning Broadband access barriers to accessCommunity Planning New North/South Hwy. access organized developmentCommunity Planning Public transportationCommunity Planning Minimum housingCommunity Planning What makes Pleasant Grove attractive?Community Planning 62/49 can we leverage?Community Planning SoilsCommunity Planning What does new development look likeCommunity Planning Location of retail servicesCommunity Planning What do we want to look like in 20 yearsCommunity Planning Plan for growth examine impactsCommunity Planning Haw River TrailCommunity Planning Industry near 85Community Planning Coordinate utilities with planning effortsCommunity Planning ConnectivityCommunity Planning Volun. ag. districtCommunity Planning Agritourism ordin.Community Planning No planning by panic think about it before it's a problemCommunity Planning Consider land use in a more comprehensive way

Community Planning Public noticesCommunity Planning Educate and engage on developmentCommunity Planning Haw River Trail a good draw and growth opportunityCommunity Planning affordable housing for seniors aging in placeCommunity Planning county water and sewer neededCommunity Planning access to internet and cell phone service neededCommunity Planning Mebane a good example of planning and working togetherCommunity Planning promote agritourism

Community Planning more collaboration across governmental entitiesCommunity Planning more vital downtownsCommunity Planning more downtown activities good economic and social driverCommunity Planning Jordan Lake issue will be a game changerCommunity Planning need for zoning lawsCommunity Planning put development standards in placeCommunity Planning overpopulated schools

Community Planning protect agriculture and open space by shaping urban areas to more dense and compactCommunity Planning develop standards for develomentsCommunity Planning require sidewalks in new developmentsCommunity Planning growing awareness of need for open space, land protection, and zoning

Community Planning create awareness of downtown areas; prohibit trafficCommunity Planning revitalize core of Alamance County-downtown Burlington

Community Planning real rail commuter and mass transitCommunity Planning appreciate and protect local agricultureCommunity Planning encourage local businesses, e.g., farmer's marketsCommunity Planning some collaboration between major employersCommunity Planning Cities working with business and city groups to bring in new business. Community Planning North park farmer's marketCommunity Planning creating connectivity with active transportationCommunity Planning support growth plans for new developmentCommunity Planning changing demographics in community adds new needsCommunity Planning need for new parks/trailsCommunity Planning Need for change but little or no involvement; forum is an opportunityCommunity Planning Obtaining input from the community

Community Planning Boys and Girls Club, need additional space to accommodate the number of youth, especially teens

Community PlanningChurch and business to do cooperative exchanges, pulling these groups together; United Way does some of this, no overlap in funding

Community PlanningEvaluation of the last strategic plan to see what it was, what happened, results of the last plan (this is on the website)

Community Planning How much of the city and the county government overlap?

Planning jurisdiction only applies outside of the city jurisdiction. We are trying very hard to address how to bring these two planning departments together.

Community Planning potential buyer for quarry hills golf courseCommunity Planning zoning constructive/good toolCommunity Planning revitilize/support small businessesCommunity Planning county to provide incentives to small, family owned businessesCommunity Planning regulation of placement of solar farms Identify potential places

Community Planning quarry hills golf course as park for the county with event and community center

Community Planning zoning for commercial vs. residential buildingsCommunity Planning Zoning to protect our current way of lifeCommunity Planning Consideration of the environment in planned growthCommunity Planning Expanding locally sourced foods making farming financially sustainableCommunity Planning Responsible ecological planning that protects Haw River WatershedCommunity Planning Maintaining (not expanding) landfillCommunity Planning Affordable housing planningCommunity Planning Repurposing existing spaces

Community Planning Look to the long-termWhy are we growing? What is the long-term impact?

Community Planning Seeing preventative healthcare reaching the full countyCommunity Planning Thinking of the Haw as an amenity

Community Planning Property assessmentsout of proportion with value of properties; industry left and property tax now source of revenue

Community PlanningA need for small farms and a poultry processing plant. Government could help with the Federal permits and an entrepreneur could run it.

Community Planning Community college work-appropriate trainingCommunity Planning Preserve open space and farmland

Community Planning Landfill swap area for unwanted goodsEconomic Development New distribution centers like walmart, nccp, ncic, samet. 4Economic Development Service industry, distribution, and logistics companies, how do we serve well? 3Economic Development establishing new "brand" for alamance county new branding for attracting businesses 3Economic Development research impact of infrastructure 3Economic Development Alamance County Historical Society and Snow Camp Historical Drama need more recognition 2Economic Development tax base from new industryEconomic Development agribusiness developmentEconomic Development new businesses coming to Mebane;Economic Development new businesses coming to BurlingtonEconomic Development County focus on investment vs. expense recognizing needEconomic Development business as investment, recruitment as an opportunityEconomic Development tourism to parksEconomic Development market the county's assetsEconomic Development connectivity and transportation - recognize corridorsEconomic Development Elon-Alamance Health Partners & other programs/graguates to comeEconomic Development CAP apprenticeship (manufacturing program)Economic Development Expansion of jobs, as well as retentionEconomic Development Physical facilities: upgrading governmental buildingsEconomic Development Better school system, competitive payEconomic Development Growth of Alamance Crossing and Tanger Outlets

Economic Development New, diverse industry (Walmart, Honda)Economic Development Natural resources Economic Development Understand what industries are looking at AlamanceEconomic Development Preserving agricultural heritage of the community and countyEconomic Development Unified Marketing Plan for all county Economic Development STEM oriented workforce training at ACCEconomic Development New jobs as a result of automationEconomic Development Utilization of Haw River for economic development canoe livingEconomic Development Sales tax increase for CountyEconomic Development Revitalize East Burlington

Economic Development Manufacturing opportunities in industry; retail in Alamance Co.Economic Development Need for civic/conference center BMOC location

Economic Development "Dreamer" sudentslower financial barriers for these students to get a college education

Economic Development Expanding and promoting better our online trainings to better compete with for profit schools

Economic Development Growth in Business/Industry locally providing opportunities and challengesWalmart, Sheetz, Japanese Candy Co., new companies in region

Economic Development Bring in more businesses to downtown areasEconomic Development Expansion of county assistance programs regulationEconomic Development Low-income housing goodEconomic Development Centralized access to assistance programsEconomic Development Careful regulation of programs those who need help, those who don'tEconomic Development Where to go/access/awareness

Economic Development More jobs in tech sectorEconomic Development ACC mechatronics/economics Resource for E.D.Economic Development Applying Mebane's development model to the rest of Alamance County attracting new businessesEconomic Development Downtown city area development (Burlington, Graham and Mebane examples)Economic Development Provide the fuel to stat the economic development engineEconomic Development Emphasize uniqueness of areas in whatever development happensEconomic Development Balance the growth in all areas (and revenue sources) of the countyEconomic Development Offer entrepreneurial space and resources for small business developmentEconomic Development Abundance of available land for use as development sitesEconomic Development Thoughtful and deliberate development, not reactiveEconomic Development Encourage clean dollar development, e.g., ecotourismEconomic Development Relocation of Highway 119. What opportunities does that present?Economic Development Major highway and railroad poised for useEconomic Development Need revenue find balanceEconomic Development What kind of industry do we want? What do we want to be when we grow up?Economic Development Blue collar tradesEconomic Development I-85/40 use accessEconomic Development Support local farms farmer's markets, etc.

Economic Development Branding, place IDEconomic Development Preparing for closuresEconomic Development Chamber of Commerce - support small rural businessesEconomic Development Possible incentivesEconomic Development Education about membership/ratesEconomic Development Southern Alamance Business AssociationEconomic Development Agriculture

Economic Development Interface with Chamber more interaction with themEconomic Development Recruiting collaboration with municipalitiesEconomic Development Focus on living wage industriesEconomic Development Strategic recruitingEconomic Development Attract more businesses by improving infrastructure, schools, public safety

Economic Development Clearly define identity of county to address Who do we want to attract to our community?Economic Development What's our identityEconomic Development BrandingEconomic Development Let's make sure we have the infrastructure in place to attractEconomic Development Add to the diversity of recruitment of different types of industriesEconomic Development Expand on to other industries aviation

Economic Development Internet/broadbandEconomic Development Eco-tourismEconomic Development Abundant waterEconomic Development BrandEconomic Development Heritage tourismEconomic Development Winery tours combined with Alamance history toursEconomic Development Farm tours Agri- tourismEconomic Development Free or inexpensive activities

Economic Development Events to support local businessesEconomic Development DiversityEconomic Development Organized developmentEconomic Development Technical trainingEconomic Development Small business center could be better utilizedEconomic Development More info on businesses comingEconomic Development Incentives for local small businessesEconomic Development What is county doing? GrassrootsEconomic Development Helping farmersEconomic Development Fruit stand man CDBG grants?Economic Development Small business incentivesEconomic Development Day care/adult care servicesEconomic Development Parks and Rec.Economic Development TourismEconomic Development AgritourismEconomic Development Food access Agribusiness; Danville for a DayEconomic Development Are we becoming bedroom community prefer that over industryEconomic Development Some industry

Economic Development Bicycle tourism safety issue; must be with tranportation planningEconomic Development Farm tourEconomic Development WineEconomic Development awesome local airportEconomic Development county water and sewer neededEconomic Development access to internet and cell phoneEconomic Development property taxes too low need to be able to support servicesEconomic Development more collaboration across government agenciesEconomic Development more vital downtowns Burlington St. Patty's a great successEconomic Development need for zoning laws

Economic Development put development standards in placeEconomic Development incentives keep up with inventivesEconomic Development diversity of inductriesEconomic Development maker spacesEconomic Development coodinated economic development across city linesEconomic Development support for agricultureEconomic Development more employment opportunitiesEconomic Development downtown plans for abandoned millsEconomic Development non profits and fire departmetns - no retirement and no benefitsEconomic Development Growing populationsEconomic Development need to create more work ready jobsEconomic Development opportunity for low education jobsEconomic Development new industry and industrial parksEconomic Development improved transit in county will impact developmentEconomic Development impact of infrastructure on different types of developmentEconomic Development city and county are doing strategic plansEconomic Development working together across municipalitiesEconomic Development local food growth and distributionEconomic Development willowbrook park and school developmentEconomic Development Sustainable jobs, higher paying, Walmart/distribution centerEconomic Development More careers instead of jobs

Economic Development not at the expense of the environmentprotecting and not overdeveloping; is there an alternative

Economic Development protecting local businesses keeping money in alamance

Economic Development attract new businessesnot just jobs, but career type jobs; quality businesses

Economic Development support local farmer's marketsEconomic Development countywide waterEconomic Development create county zoning boardEconomic Development increase county pay supplement teachers; keep vested/qualified educatorsEconomic Development land useEconomic Development re-use 2020 plan parks visionEconomic development Sax-Glencoe-Chatham ParkEconomic development Collaboration facilities for small farmersEconomic development Using vacant space for local, small grocers, artisans and other vendorsEconomic development Farm business model not on firm groundEconomic development Distribution hub to be built want to know moreEconomic development coordination in rural education institutionsEconomic development Business incubation GrahamEconomic development Farmer's Market Is there something happening in Burlington?Economic development Agriculture

Economic development Small businessesnot chains or corporate interests, locally owned - money in Alamance

Economic development Business communities linked Mebane-Saxapahaw-Graham-BurlingtonEconomic development Planned economic development and consideration of zoning

Economic development Eco-tourism parks along HawConnect Saxapahaw-Glencoe, Saxapahaw-Chatham Park

Economic development Understand economic development beyond the short term What is long term?Economic development Understand the value of farmland and farmersEconomic development Affordable for local businessesEconomic development Need better infrastructure

Economic development Mass transit

Economic development What about an incubator type economic developmenthelp others with business/ideas to get started; think tank

GoveranceGovernment leadership positive and proactive and moving forward in planning and healthy development - continue cooperative works New mayor 6

Goverance AccountabilityGoverance Make sure plan is followedGoverance "Plan your work, work your plan"Goverance We are a training ground for employees turnoverGoverance Support bond issueGoverance Must fund schools, etc.Goverance More intergovernmental cooperationGoverance Return on investmentGoverance Need progressive leadership can't go backwards, takes courageGoverance strategic plan to bring opportunity for employment and active livingGoverance diversity in elected officialsGoverance open minded board membersGoverance increase engagement and advocacy in local governmentGoverance desire for more services vs. low tax rate

Governance Communicate what government does

Transparency to counter perception of corruption. Be open with processes; Flow of Information: collaboration and transparency; People want to know what is going on 3

Governance Thinking ahead; being proactiveIntegration of different strategic plans from other county departments 2

Governance We have low taxes also compared to surrounding counties 2Governance Public Involvement Governance Government employees: how does my job enhance your life?Governance Increase wages for county employees. This is a form of economic growthGovernance Coordinated governance for strategic growthGovernance Partnership with county for civic center for conventionsGovernance Educate community on benefits of well planned taxationGovernance Local teacher supplementsGovernance Collaboration between municipalities for public transportationGovernance Continue forward thinkingGovernance Less control, more participatingGovernance Listen to stakeholdersGovernance More investment/loosen financial constraints on spending for long-term improvements in schools, etc.Governance Excellent coordination among emergency responders throughout countyGovernance City governments working together and with county for a common goalGovernance Local elections awareness be informedGovernance Alamance County website - shows what there is to do?Governance website more dynamic/fluid/intuitiveGovernance website meritable contentGovernance team dedicated to website (advertise Alamance County)Governance Elections rural areas nothing providedGovernance WIC policy who gets it? Access to who needs it?Governance Lower barriers for public involvement and access to systemGovernance Young people don't read the paper social media

Governance Maybe more oversight?Governance How do we help citizens get involved and have voiceGovernance Cross pollination – interaction amongst various governing bodies and other groups, i.e., United WayGovernance Better working relationships amongst board of commissionersGovernance Developing a branding marketing strategy for the county, e.g., open space, clean air, local produceGovernance Continue accessibility to/of elected officialsGovernance No representation for Southern part of countyGovernance Better job communicating opportunities for input and involvementGovernance Alamance scene how to meet people where they areGovernance County school and commissioners are working together progressive superintendent

Governance Municipalities work togethermore collaboration between the two groups (in place)

Governance Meetings are happeningGovernance Work with Chamber branding and ID for ourselvesGovernance Communicate resources/programsGovernance Need more transparency in county departmentsGovernance Need zoning about protecting investmentGovernance Better communication of resourcesGovernance Collaboration with other local governmentsGovernance Full cost accounting and disclosure long-termGovernance Engage with citizensGovernance Taking responsibility for issuesGovernance Collab. With levels of governmentGovernance Communicating budgetGovernance Kudos for Sr. activities at Pleasant GroveGovernance Engage Healthy Alamance extend walking trackGovernance Getting people involved reach out; how to get word outGovernance Addressing and taxes going to correct placeGovernance Regular town hallsGovernance Implement community access planGovernance Coordination with municip. and utilitiesGovernance "Regional thinking"Governance Engage in transp. planning at county level bicycle access

Governance How are we contacting residents?county contact list (with opt out); ACE System; School system contact list

Governance Board meetings broadcast all; include Planning Board (live)Governance property taxes are too low need to be able to support servicesGovernance more collaboration across governmental entitiesGovernance better communication with citizensGovernance employees/governing body needs to be plugged in to community groups ot keep communication flowingGovernance put development standards in place

Governance clearinghouse for informationabout what the government is doing; programs and such

Governance robocalls for informationGovernance more engagement with citizensGovernance need to develop trust with citizens

Governance pay attention to all areas of the county, esp. East Burlington(more representation, equitable distribution of resources)

Governance Get more peopl invovled and running for officeGovernance Inadeqaute public funding

Governance Lack of appreciation for public sector employeesmake information available; vet and share decision-making processes

Governance Promote arts as a tool to bring diverse communities togetherGovernance more community use of Elon UniversityGovernance access to more opportunities for the arts

GovernanceMore conversation between municipalities and county government around growth and development, transparency and increased communication/collaboration Wellness Collaborative is an example of this

Governance Strategic Planning process for county reviews all other city plans in order to be informedGovernance New ideas: County Manager and Board – need for transparency, outside perspective needed? Governance “Good Old Boy” network

Governance Same people rotating on and off the board of commissioners; serving their own needs and not those of the citizensGovernance Zoning – feel like superintendent is putting preference to one side of the community

GovernancePeople are not taking advantage of the service offered by the county; participation and visits by citizens are welcomed; website offers lots of information

County Manager does preach service, is very committed to this

Governance County website is difficult to navigate; needs to have more informationGovernance More community outreach – specific events or invitations, open houses

Governance Voting accessibility to neighborhoods; North ParkNo early voting access, budget cuts to Board of Elections

GovernanceUsing community input in a meaningful way; no one came back the last time that a forum was hosted, “my opinion was not appreciated” Need to be reporting back to community

Governance Telephone numbers and addresses of the commissioners

Governance zoning for residential single family, multifamily, business/industrial in favor of it; how to we get citizens to vote for it

Governance county commissioners who understand how county works and county needs want commissioners more in touch with publicGovernance communities working togetherGovernance More transparency to the communityGovernance More positive interaction between governing bodies county and municipalitiesGovernance more proactive County Commissioners-positive now, continue; this process is indicative of progressInfrastructure Connectivity 4Infrastructure Public transportation (fixed route bus system) LINK; transportation important to community 3Infrastructure Continue expansion of public transportation County/city bus system; link to ACC 3Infrastructure Sidewalks/active transport in growth plan 3

InfrastructureInternet; importance of high speed connectivity throughout the county for workforce (telecommuting); access for school also 2

Infrastructure study of infrastructure locations/ support utilities 2Infrastructure Playground for children River Island, other? 2Infrastructure Expansion of trails along Haw 2Infrastructure Additonal parks in rural areas for play/recreation 2Infrastructure Rural road maintenance Paving gravel, health access 1Infrastructure Utilities - Unity across countyInfrastructure Create a fund to maintain infrastructure throughout the county and assist municipalitiesInfrastructure old mill buildings - opportunity for redevelopment into more than just apartmentsInfrastructure Hwy 40/85 - existing asset and opportunityInfrastructure bus system (coming)Infrastructure Wellness Collaborative (planner, public health, parks and recreation)Infrastructure ServicesInfrastructure New school buildingsInfrastructure Need to develop North/South routes

Infrastructure Expand public transportation link to Mebane/PARTInfrastructure need bus sheltersInfrastructure Partner with DOT for beautification of interstate and exchanges exit ramps, etc.Infrastructure Upkeep of city and county roadsInfrastructure Need to renovate/improve/add to educational infrastructure ACC, K-12Infrastructure Beautifying the frontage of 85-45 ACC campusInfrastructure Update main ACC campus add satellite sites in Burlington and MebaneInfrastructure Construct ACC/ABSS early college facility to accommodate 1,000 studentsInfrastructure Continue growth of transportation resources to all areas of county including rural areasInfrastructure Enhance development and access of Haw River trail systemInfrastructure Furthering the development of the recycling services Orange County - rural area recyclingInfrastructure Roads need workInfrastructure Airport great job expandingInfrastructure Bus link to ACCInfrastructure Parks/rec awarenessInfrastructure Bus transportationInfrastructure Provide transportation network/improve accessibility of/to rural communitiesInfrastructure Continue to push for more affordable housing near public transportationInfrastructure Continue to develop more public transportation and walkable areas and increase converageInfrastructure More public transportation generallyInfrastructure How to get jobs, school and back home keep closeInfrastructure Existing buildings redeveloped (?)Infrastructure Support bond issueInfrastructure Follow NCDOT study and complement growthInfrastructure Limited public transitInfrastructure Only have what was built out of necessityInfrastructure Police, Sheriff substations needed in Southern partInfrastructure Support for recreation facilitiesInfrastructure Fire and rescue are our only assetsInfrastructure Identify who has and who needs water/sewerInfrastructure Make sure infrastructure including all utilities is in place for economic developmentInfrastructure Need to identify other funding sources for infrastructureInfrastructure Long-range planningInfrastructure Public/private partnershipsInfrastructure BondsInfrastructure High-speed fiberInfrastructure TrailsInfrastructure Supply of waterInfrastructure Pro-active with wellsInfrastructure Internet/broadband capabilityInfrastructure Encourage diversityInfrastructure LINKSInfrastructure Limited septic capacity sewer? What is the County role?Infrastructure WaterInfrastructure Local contractors? support smaller businesses

Infrastructure Baseball fieldenrollment; pool resources with cities; use existing facilities?

Infrastructure use of school facilities use exist. FacilitiesInfrastructure Broadband accessInfrastructure Using churches?Infrastructure Fire hydrants on 62/49 grant opportunities (Homeland Security)

Infrastructure Examine water and sewer access resources to pay for itInfrastructure Does it encourage dev./spawlInfrastructure Encourage bike traffic on appropriate travelways make provisionsInfrastructure More travel modes looks activeInfrastructure Webb Avenue Are we looking at these?Infrastructure Bus system with bike accessInfrastructure Driveway access to major roads public safetyInfrastructure public transportationInfrastructure positive is the amount of water available hereInfrastructure county water and sewer neededInfrastructure access to internet and cell service neededInfrastructure more collaboration across governmentsInfrastructure better communication eg strategic planInfrastructure put development standards in placeInfrastructure traffic issues road detours, coming development impactInfrastructure better access to interstate & schools in east BurlingtonInfrastructure no reliable transportation for some areas of the countyInfrastructure limited access to internet in certain areas of countyInfrastructure keepign up with infrastructure and road developmentInfrastructure vacant buildingsInfrastructure address commuter needs and bottleencks, e.g., Amtrak and Highway 70Infrastructure beginning of a public transpotation and bus system removes barrier for people getting to jobs and servicesInfrastructure More bike lanesInfrastructure Good recreational programs ansd team sportsInfrastructure Wellness collaborative work to improve built enviornmentInfrastructure transportation systems to include hospital and libraries, etcInfrastructure water and sewer expansion to industry parksInfrastructure Take advantage of empty structures to offer meeting or conference facilities

InfrastructureCommunity improvements – look around and see, what is the county responsible for? 911, sheriff, health, schools, roads/buildings

Infrastructure Bus system upcomingInfrastructure clean water/concerns with well and city water qualityInfrastructure countywide water sourceInfrastructure enhance county technology eg Google FiberInfrastructure be a leader in technologyInfrastructure access to citizensInfrastructure clean waterInfrastructure water filtrationInfrastructure effective storm and sanitary sewers

Infrastructure How do we want the county to grow? need to keep in mind about our natural resourcesInfrastructure County transportationInfrastructure Mass transit Infrastructure Streets and sidewalksInfrastructure Better water quality in Haw RiverInfrastructure Strengthening community and sharing resourcesInfrastructure Urgent care facilityOther-Environment reduce turnover of personnelOther-Environment decide what to do with prison farmOther-Environment imporove East Burlington no contaminated water or areasOther-Environment Promote local parks and Haw River trail

Other-Environment Environmental stewardship and social justiceOther-Environment more parksPublic Safety Distance from law enforcement, need a Sheriff substation 3Public Safety respecting neighborhood identities/community policing 3Public Safety safe and active transportation 3

Public SafetyBurlington Police dept. and Hispanic community – PD is open to feedback, community-building, and establishing trustworthiness 2

Public Safety safety planning (proactive) 2Public Safety increase awareness of groups to walk and bike including safe routes 2Public Safety more sidewalks and pedestrian paths including in county 2Public Safety Promoting positive image and forming relationship in the communityPublic Safety CCOM (locating emergency calls using GPS instead of calling)

Public SafetyLaw enforcement is now more visible within the community. And they are showcasing the results, e.g., drug busts, ‘cleaning up’ the community

Public Safety Collaboration between law enforcement agenciesPublic Safety Public safety training center is badly needed

Public SafetyACC offers training for new and existing police, fire and emergency services. There is a need for larger, more modern facilities for training.

Public Safety Need to invest in regional training facility for all public safetyPublic Safety A police substation at ACCPublic Safety Change focus from locking up to providing other intervention such as educationPublic Safety Build a county training center to provide police force with better communication skills Comprehensive to include EMT, EMS, etc.Public Safety Unify the partnerships with all public safety sectors and ACCPublic Safety Transportation corridor combine entities to combat drugs, gangs, etc.Public safety Family activities 15-20 year oldsPublic safety Gang awareness

Public safety Better clean-up plan for snow and ice more trucks cleaning roads quicker, sidewalks tooPublic safety BusPublic safety Access for servicesPublic safety Public Safety

Public safetyBetter community relationships to provide education about public safety issues. We have a great citizens academy but most don’t know about it. Let the citizens know.

Public safety Make public safety more available in the satellite communitiesPublic Safety Good infrastructure = public safetyPublic Safety Relies on educationPublic Safety Adequate fundingPublic Safety We have excellent fire department and EMT servicePublic Safety increase retention of law enforcement officers more recognition for employeesPublic Safety negative interaction common with Alamance County SheriffPublic Safety Police don't always follow-upPublic Safety We have Barney Fife!Public Safety good trainingPublic Safety good communication between agenciesPublic Safety con: retaining good employeesPublic Safety con: underappreciatedPublic Safety Con: more recognition programs (appreciate employees)Public Safety "Training ground" lose employeesPublic Safety Employee retention payPublic Safety Parity in pay vs. other counties

Public Safety Create more opportunities in advancementPublic Safety Decrease murder rate in BurlingtonPublic Safety Very cooperative with each otherPublic Safety Fire/police/EMS doing great jobPublic Safety Elon 10th densest population, so why is Burlington so high right next door?Public Safety Need to continue to address pay issues for public safety/Sheriff's officePublic Safety Broadband accessPublic Safety More deputies/satellite officesPublic Safety Pay disparitiesPublic Safety EMS is good response time good; keep well equippedPublic Safety Rescue squad non-profitPublic Safety Deputy at Social Services a great thing great for kids and staffPublic Safety Review addressing for accuracy with tax districtPublic Safety Plan for growth

Public Safety Interagency communication EMS signals for pagers; easy access to other groupsPublic Safety Traffic safety on 87 driveway access onto major roadsPublic Safety Cycling media and educationPublic Safety Losing trained officers to other, better paying juris. more recognition/underapprec.Public Safety people go out of county for health carePublic Safety underapprecaition of public safety, police and firePublic Safety people, all residents, feeling safe to go to polcie (this is improving)Public Safety address the issue of gangsPublic Safety support volunteer firefighters

Public Safety maintain community outreach preserve institutional knowledge and expereiencePublic Safety educate about school bus safety (make space for on/off bus)Public Safety Nixel weather alert and safety systemPublic Safety planning among all entities for hazard events, school protectionPublic Safety specific plans in municipalitiesPublic Safety mebane police academyPublic Safety respecting neighborhood identities/community policingPublic Safety community connections for policing

Public SafetyBody cameras - still questionable as to whether or not everyone is using them properly, incident with 2 cops, only one wore nametag and one with camera. Officer turned his back and did not tape the incident

Public SafetyWe would like to have body cameras on our municipal and county police; City of Burlington was given grant money for this. Elon Campus Police has these. Specifically Alamance County Sheriff

Public Safety Coffee with a Cop allows for dialogue with a policePublic Safety Updated training of officers, policiesPublic Safety Citizen advisory review of policies, accountability

Public SafetyMebane, Alamance County and Burlington have Citizen’s Academy to get perspective on jobs of law enforcement. Transparency is a current trend.

Public Safety unified communication centerPublic Safety interoperability of communication systemsPublic Safety improved state advertised/county involvement in VIPER system need infrastructure to fully use systemPublic Safety EMS needs more units, personnel and bases to handle demandPublic Safety uncontrolled wildlife due to abandoned properties esp. around abandoned golf coursePublic Safety street cleaning ice/snow not enough/at allPublic safety Vehicle safety on roadsPublic safety Much, much needed is traffic management in Saxapahaw near Hawbridge and where residents walkPublic safety Help for the villages/unincorporated areas

Public safety Sidewalks in our rural areas would make a small but contributive area of county safer for residents/guestsPublic safety River cleanliness not spilling into HawPublic safety Sheriff to come talkPublic safety Continued emphasis on drug transportation and desemination monitor corridor 40/85/95Public safety Public safety for all citizensPublic safety Big scary trucks loggingPublic safety Large trucks on Saxapahaw RoadsPublic safety Sax-Beth Church Road safety, speed need to be addressedPublic Safety Need more ambulance servicesSchools & Education Growth in Southern Alamance no new schools but we need them 2Schools & Education Vocational focus for ACC and high schoolsSchools & Education Encourage unified voice to advocate on behalf of excellence in educationSchools & Education Invest in educationSchools & Education Get young people involved in community input sessions (this effort and others)Schools & Education Actively promote excellence in educationSchools & Education Need more public transportation to educational facilities (ACC)Schools & Education Go with growth, etc. where to growSchools & Education OvercrowdingSchools & Education ACC blue collar trades doing a good jobSchools & Education Basis for all the restSchools & Education What about teaching farming? importance of farming (appreciation)Schools & Education Over testing advocate for lessSchools & Education Teacher pay (?)Schools & Education Community input into new high school and redistrictingSchools & Education property taxes too low need to support servicesSchools & Education more collaborationSchools & Education better communication with citizensSchools & Education better schools = better teachers = better pay linked to taxes, tooSchools & Education underpaid teachersSchools & Education commuit support for teachersSchools & Education school system that attracts and retains familiesSchools & Education decaying school infrrastructure partially fixed by bond referendumSchools & Education education seen as key to ecnomic developmentSchools & Education investment in schools and smaller class sizesSchools & Education more education and advertisement about opportunitiesSchools & Education teacher salaries & retention

Schools & Education charter school student selectionseems skewed; don't understand process, needs transparency

Schools & Education overpopulated need more schools/schools overcrowdedSchools & Education lower student/teacher ratioSchools & Education competitive pay with surrounding systems incentives/supplementsSchools & Education decrease size of administrative personnel with little/no experienceSchools & Education long term planning for new construction

Schools & Education schools drain our children ("suck the life out of them")little parental accountability; simply take kids to and from school

Schools and Education New leadership in schools. 4

Schools and Education Engaged School Board addressing overcrowding with redistricting; new high school 3

Schools and Education Continue to build partnerships between/among ACC/ABSS/Elon College 3Schools and Education Alamance Achieves 2Schools and Education open use for schools 2

Schools and Education work ready initiatives 2Schools and Education teach & use technology to give student understanding & skill set to adapt to changing job marketSchools and Education Community based GED classesSchools and Education internships available at ABSSSchools and Education New AATC (industrial programs) at ACC to open in Summer, 2017Schools and Education Momentum and leadership and creativity from new superintendent at ABSSSchools and Education Development of teacher base and use teachers as civic and social leadersSchools and Education proposed $150M bond issue for ABSSSchools and Education SPLASH (Span. Immersion) program gives parents optionsSchools and Education 3 charter schoolsSchools and Education bilingual preschool (Holy Comforter)Schools and Education Addressing needs of pre-school (strive together for 1-5)Schools and Education School system’s strategic plan to create nationally recognized programsSchools and Education Growth of Elon University (+/-)Schools and Education Public libraries positioning themselves to be more educational; partnering with educational institutionsSchools and Education Career and technical Education centerSchools and Education Offering better pay to keep workers and be more competitiveSchools and Education Need to update facilites to accomodate current technologySchools and Education Encourage and develop additional industry partnerships Schools and Education Grow apprenticeship opportunitiesSchools and Education Somehow build on ACC's access to the Haw RiverSchools and Education opportunities for upkeep and maintenance of schools to improve morale of students and teachersSchools and Education Less control, more participatingSchools and Education Rezoning for school population distributionSchools and Education ACC's new applied technologies center New high school; CCP/Early College

Schools and Education Expand ACCIncrease number of students who dual enrolled in H.S. and college

Schools and Education Set target of 2025 for number of associate degrees awardedSchools and Education Employ resources to help underrepresented to earn associate degrees

Schools and Education Revitalize BMOC by developing centralized locations for Continuing Ed. Programs in the multiple empty buildingsSchools and Education Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum at ACC? other high demand curriculaSchools and education Connect NC Bond vote "yes"Schools and education Nutrition programs and education exposureSchools and education Public libraries' services should be marketed/advertized so as to be better utilized by more peopleSchools and education FundingSchools and education Lower barriers teach about opp. and how government worksSchools and education High school college prep program options for secondary educationSchools and education Overcrowded school districtingSchools and education fix!Schools and education teacher/student ratioSchools and education ACC expansionSchools and education English as second languageSchools and education literacy - GED, AHSSchools and education adult high schoolSchools and education Online degrees at ACC partner with UNCGSchools and education Access to services Veterans specificallySchools and education public access to booksSchools and education more and better books; better desks; clean up schools; updated facilitiesSchools and Education Saving money through creation of Charter schools state vs. localSchools and Education Progressive superintendent

Schools and Education Looking at redistrictingSchools and Education Renovating existing schoolsSchools and Education make education a priority to help attract more funding

Schools and Education Attracting a teaching force that is dedicated to the joba calling, not just a paycheck (though that is important too)

Schools and Education ACC is an asset to county opp. for cert.Schools and Education people come hereSchools and Education good recruitmentSchools and Education Econ. Dev. - hard to find qualified workersSchools and Education Looking at new solutions for issues including fundingSchools and Education Value educationSchools and Education Broadband accessSchools and Education You get what you pay forSchools and Education Need more schoolsSchools and Education Organ./planned growth choosing our identity/preferencesSchools and Education Better quality schoolsSchools and Education Support ACC still need folks who use their handsSchools and Education ABSS vocational optionsSchools and Education ACC Small Business CenterSchools and Education Can graduates stay in the area?Schools and Education Schools and real estate recruitmentSchools and Education Classroom disruption respect, funding (?)Schools and Education Great teachers, need our respect

Schools and Education What's happening to Pleasant Grove School?if school goes to Mebane, will it pull stuff from here?

Schools and Education Proper compensation stop attrition because pay for all county employeesSchools and Education Raises and promotion systemSchools and Education Attractive to new residents if schools are goodSchools and Education Leadership structure too top heavy?Schools and Education Keep kids in own school zonesSchools and Education Attendance zone address verification?Schools and Education Traffic congestion at pick-up/drop-offSchools and Education Diversity in schoolsSchools and Education Pedestrian access to schoolsSchools and Education Drive to create world class school systemSchools and Education technical school training at ACC and partnerships with local businessesSchools and Education Support for redistrictingSchools and Education access across county for opportunitiesSchools and Education endeavor to become national leader in schoolsSchools and Education NC Connect funding – good start to funding community colleges

Schools and EducationState and local government investing more in schools, helping to attract businesses (middle/upper class jobs) researching other communities

Schools and Education Compensation for teachers needs to improve to keep them hereSchools and Education Diversity within staff of schools to represent population

Schools and EducationFunding of public schools helping commissioners to understand how the schools are rated, why they are receiving those ratings?

Schools and Education Frustrated with the extravagant salary of the new superintendentSchools and education Alamance Community CollegeSchools and education Making sure every child can read by 3rd grade on grade level

Schools and education Haw Bridge School good charter schoolSchools and education River Mill School good charter schoolSchools and education Pay/benefits/support - more competitive with surrounding counties and statesSchools and education make sure we are training and educating for the jobs that are out thereSchools and education Tutoring is a needSchools and education more coordination between those with education and those withoutSchools and education ACC active outreach for internships and job placement in to local businessesSchools and education Schools - needs more money very important resource needs more money Schools and education don't lose citizens for whom education is top prioritySchools and education better pay for teachers Schools and education updated facilities developmentSchools and education impact fees for educationSocial Issues Address homelessness 3

Social Issues Marketing, publicize events and opportunitiesCommunity resource guide. Is marketing of these resources appropriate role for county? 2

Social Issues Capitalize on great diversity of people and cultures Education about different cultures 2Social Issues need for more affordable housing;

Social Issuescollaborative nature of non-profits-good at working together; passionate population that expresses themselves peacefully-ex. Confederate Flag Rally and Gay Pride Rally

Social Issues collaborative nature of non-profits-good at working together; passionate population that expresses themselves peacefully-ex. Confederate Flag Rally and Gay Pride Rally

Social Issues need for more affordable housing;

Social Issues Homelessness. What’s being done? (marketing? Infor dissemination?). share information We are creating resources (for hungry and homeless) and this needs to continue

Social Issues Hunger, food deserts. Establish a farmer’s market in BurlingtonSocial Issues Advocacy at the state and national levelSocial Issues Improve housing standardsSocial Issues Training in technology is lackingSocial Issues Take community forums throughout the countySocial Issues Bringing West and East sides of Burlington to participate together Social Issues Focus on early intervention for kidsSocial Issues Curtail drug useSocial Issues Very active civic groupsSocial Issues Match active retirees with kids that need tutors/mentorsSocial Issues More appropriate/stable/affordable housingSocial Issues Civic center to attract folks into the countySocial Issues Non-profits' struggling need consideration for county fundingSocial Issues Affordable housingSocial Issues Access to county college educationSocial Issues Public transportationSocial Issues Quality day care for economically disinSocial Issues Elder care for growing older population

Social IssuesStrive program through Impact Alamance to bring together local agencies in coordinated effort to support children cradle to jobs

Social Issues Need to focus community provide informationSocial Issues Free transportation to ACC from various points in countySocial Issues ACC is one of the best opportunities people in the county have to achieve educational and career goalsSocial issues Mental health resource awareness

Social issues Family activities15-20 years (what, where to do); site at WalMart parking lot now

Social issues Free fitness programs library, etc.Social issues Access for servicesSocial issues WIC policySocial issues BullyingSocial issues ImmigrationSocial issues Human traffickingSocial issues Lower barriersSocial issues Social security for elderly now and future accessSocial issues Awareness of services website; lanfuage barrierSocial Issues Expand local food options into hungry areasSocial Issues More coordination of volunteer opportunitiesSocial Issues More affordable housing optionsSocial Issues Better coordination of services for people with disabilitiesSocial Issues Expand and offer more information to citizensSocial Issues More free or low cost creative opportunities for residents, e.g., art, danceSocial Issues Gather input from all races, classes, walk of lifeSocial Issues Focused outreach and embracing of the new diversity of the countySocial Issues Offer safety net for lower income citizens in emergency situationsSocial Issues Law enforcement needs to be involved in the communitySocial Issues Food deserts don't have a way to get thereSocial Issues Speak upSocial Issues Un/underemploymentSocial Issues Income inequality/concentrations of poverty (everywhere)Social Issues Food pantry/closets

Social Issues Poor housing quality (substandard)communicate Social Services fraud and truth about who they serve

Social Issues Embrace the diversity, but need figure out how to make it workSocial Issues Plan to go forwardSocial Issues As an employer, represent populationSocial Issues Public outreachSocial Issues Minimum housing standardsSocial Issues More community activities economicalSocial Issues Broadband accessSocial Issues Are we the kind of place you want to grow up and stay here?Social Issues Retirees diversity and great resourcesSocial Issues School disruption detention hallSocial Issues Parental resources training; "Growing Together" programSocial Issues JPA Jr. Police AcademySocial Issues Parks availability programming for younger kids/familiesSocial Issues Get youth involved in all systemsSocial Issues Engage with citizensSocial Issues Engage with religious communities (?)Social Issues Day care - adult/child, in home for adults, long term care, parks and rec role?Social Issues More fast food here than anywhere healthy options?Social Issues Engagement: How do we reach people, how to we convince it makes a difference?Social Issues Same folks usually involved only when a problemSocial Issues Family support system engagementSocial Issues need for health care w/out leaving the countySocial Issues services for seniors

Social Issues affordable housingSocial Issues agriculture/tourism/farm-to-tableSocial Issues underpaid county employeesSocial Issues more tranparent governmentSocial Issues Enhance and encourage access to health care by mobile and community centers Social Issues Lack of addition services; more prevention programsSocial Issues promote respect among citizens regardless of background, race, gender, ethnicitySocial Issues more inclusive community

Social Issues20 or so churches are involved in a Racial Reconciliation Initiative, white and black churches are dialoguing, pulpit exchange and worshiping together

Social Issues Homeless; families with children; 800 children identified as unstable in their housing; veteransSocial Issues Other communities have eliminated homelessness for veterans; housing in permanent situationsSocial Issues drugsSocial Issues mental healthSocial Issues senior citizens: adult protective services, exploitation, safety, adequacy of housingSocial Issues human traffickingSocial Issues increasing services many have decreased latelySocial Issues affects all groupsSocial Issues access to healthcare transportation issues, clinic accessSocial issues Food insecurity is an issue for many explore ways to addressSocial issues Need tennis courtsSocial issues Dog park meet peopleSocial issues Bike trailsSocial issues Culture mill intentional including as participantsSocial issues Older populationSocial issues Makers at Jordan Elementary Ben Harris

Social issues Underutilized resources

Pioneer Quaker community; South Fork Quaker down Lindley Mill; Eli Whitney Sword of Peace Theater

Social issues Finding a way to connect disparate voices and bring new faces to the table for visioningSocial issues Making community connections more intentional - especially with groups that are less engagedSocial issues Embrace people of all backgroundsSocial issues Health clinicSocial issues Engaging Latino population and farm workersSocial Issues options for nutritious food and access to open air/nature/play 4Social Issues Bring community together to work together more 3Social Issues Collaborative efforts to bring awarness and educationSocial Issues new grants for health and social issuesSocial Issues community cohesion and upward mobilitySocial Issues access to health clinics/careSocial Issues after and before school careSocial Issues access to quality care for childrenSocial Issues minimum housing for countySocial Issues health facilities needed

Engage minority populations

*wildlife conservation as a strong addition to all of these areas and garnering public support for wildlife conservation

Category IssueCommunity Planning Development of areasCommunity Planning Rundown areas incorporated into community and fixedCommunity Planning Good growth infrastructureCommunity Planning parks and trailsCommunity Planning protect Haw RiverCommunity Planning revitalize East BurlingtonCommunity Planning The planning processCommunity Planning Water supply/quality waterCommunity Planning Well thought out growthCommunity Planning Affordable (for elderly and disabled) housing Community Planning Green areasCommunity Planning Land AssetsCommunity Planning natural resourcesCommunity Planning open areas/balance (including farms)Community Planning FarmsCommunity Planning Haw RiverCommunity Planning Revit. old buildings to get history and maint. natural resources

Community Planning Absorb what comes in and is able to maintain its identity

Community Planning Access to natural resourcesCommunity Planning agricultureCommunity Planning agriculture and farm land preservationCommunity Planning Balance of growth/green/sustainableCommunity Planning city planning

Community Planning Econ. dev., but good corporate citizensCommunity Planning Encouraging a sustainable futureCommunity Planning Environment to attract businesses and balance with agriculture

Community Planning FarmlandCommunity Planning Find and maintain balance of regulation/non-regulation, growth

with balanceCommunity Planning for growth, but controlledCommunity Planning Green areas, farmingCommunity Planning green spaces/ruralCommunity Planning GrowthCommunity Planning Historic sitesCommunity Planning Known for its historical sites, nationally and internationally

Community Planning larger lot sizesCommunity Planning Look aheadCommunity Planning Maintain rural areas

In 30 years, what will you be glad you protected and/or encouraged today in Alamance Count

Community Planning Nature greenspace and history of the countyCommunity Planning Open spacesCommunity Planning Our deep historyCommunity Planning ParksCommunity Planning plan ahead, be proactiveCommunity Planning planned growth

Community Planning PreservationCommunity Planning Preservation of rich and strong historyCommunity Planning preserve history of the countyCommunity Planning Preserve natural/open/green spacesCommunity Planning preserve open spaceCommunity Planning preserve the helath of the environmentCommunity Planning Preserving open space and identifying new open space for

community. Green space creation and strategic placement for long term sustainability.

Community Planning Protect farmland and green spacesCommunity Planning Protect our natural resources and special places we have in

county as we embrase future growthCommunity Planning protecting enviornments for people and wildlifeCommunity Planning Quality growthCommunity Planning Quality of lifeCommunity Planning Renovations of local buildingsCommunity Planning Retain small town feel with good public safety, but with growth

Community Planning Streams and rivers and waterCommunity Planning Support controlled growth, being strategicCommunity Planning Uniqueness of character of the countyCommunity Planning Vacant buildings for small businessesCommunity Planning Water conservation to protect wells, streams, farmsCommunity Planning Zoning Economic Development Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development Expansion of small businesses (co-op, etc.)Economic Development Able to attract more businesses and families with diversity

Economic Development businessesEconomic Development economic developmentEconomic Development job opportunitiesEconomic Development Economic growth and developmentEconomic Development Able to recruit and retain technologically-adept workersEconomic Development Balance urban and ruralEconomic Development broaden economic development strategies beyond industrial

recruitmentEconomic Development econ. dev. Enhanced-opp. to Alamance CountyEconomic Development Educational/job opp.Economic Development Grandkids farming here/local foodEconomic Development Growth/economic development

Economic Development Mindfulness of local businessesEconomic Development Regional mentality rather than town silosEconomic Development respecting local autonomy, making local produce available

Economic Development Robust job growthEconomic Development Small farms drive communityEconomic Development Stable economic baseEconomic Development Sustainable organic food expansionEconomic Development Technology for farmingEducationGovernance Participation in this processGovernance Collaborative climate and nature of the county especially as

nationally we become more polarized. Keeping collaborative efforts locally

Governance Continue dialogueGovernance Continue relationships together as they add to social change.

Improving the county through social improvement and collaborations

Governance County officials represent whole countyGovernance Educate people to resources available. Education on what the

community needs and how local government and community can support the needs of the community.

Governance Educating people to resource available to connect public to nature.

Governance Everyone has a voiceGovernance expansion of arts programs and appreciationGovernance Greater participationGovernance Integrity of County Government see a different group;

diversity in county staffGovernance Keep engagment high Governance Keep the great while making it betterGovernance Keep with plan for kids/grandkids to stay hereGovernance Keep/improve facilitiesGovernance Positive energy of community and support of councilsGovernance Sticking to the plan created today. Follow through with the plan

and continue to open dialogueGovernance Taking time to take this step for the communityGovernance Talking about future and not putting worry on the pastGovernance Using strategic plan to develop focus and guide spending

Governance VoicesInfrastructure InfrastructureInfrastructure parks and recreationInfrastructure waterInfrastructure Beautification of Alamance County/quality of life

Infrastructure Bus systemInfrastructure Connecting neighborhoods and cities through active transport,

especially to parks and social centersInfrastructure greenways and green space, bike trailsInfrastructure Healthy foodInfrastructure Increasing connectivity (biking and sidewalks)Infrastructure internetInfrastructure Internet/cell phoneInfrastructure Landfill needs recycle/upcycle spaceInfrastructure medical servicesInfrastructure network of public transportationInfrastructure Off-fossil fuels/more open spaceInfrastructure Outdoor activitiesInfrastructure Parks/rivers protectedInfrastructure Promotion and investment in built enviornment projects

Infrastructure trailsInfrastructure TrailsInfrastructure Trails and connectivity of trails. Educating public on use of and

availability of transportInfrastructure Trails/ wonder/ nature/ discoveryInfrastructure TransportationInfrastructure Transportation and connecting one end of county to the other

Infrastructure Transportation optionsInfrastructure waterPublic Safety safetyPublic Safety Safe neighborhoodsPublic Safety SafetySchool and Education Increase job skillsSchool and Education EducationSchool and Education Excellence in SchoolsSchool and Education LibrariesSchool and Education Supporting ChildrenSchool and Education Public educationSchool and Education Revit. K-12 - high prioritySchool and Education Education focus (K-12)School and Education Schools are a positive model for rest of stateSchools & Education Strong schools and librarySchools & Education schoolsSchools & Education Abss and the public school systemSchools & Education commitment to quality schoolsSchools & Education commitment to quality schoolsSchools & Education Educated youthSchools & Education Education and cradle to career initiatives. Getting kids ready for

kindergarten

Schools & Education Education systemSchools & Education Educational opportunitiesSchools & Education Local/school/librarySchools & Education schoolsSchools & Education Technical educationSchools & Education Things that benefit children. Social Issues Expanded and sustained services for elderlySocial Issues CommunitySocial Issues Cultural artsSocial Issues HealthSocial Issues social issuesSocial issues way of lifeSocial Issues Absorb culture/maintain identitySocial Issues Care for children and elders; good daycare/preschool and senior

careSocial Issues community spirit of Alamance CountySocial issues cultrual diversity; respect for one anotherSocial Issues Diverse population; inclusiveness of communitySocial Issues Diversity of peopleSocial issues encouragement of folks to get to know one another (valeus,

worth, ability)Social issues Grow with embracing of diversitySocial issues Harmonious, diverse communitySocial Issues IdentitySocial Issues Integration/diversity The less fortunateSocial Issues Intentional diversitySocial Issues Love of communitySocial Issues Preserve arts/cultureSocial issues Quality of lifeSocial issues support res. NeedsSocial Issues Thriving communitySocial issues Vibrant, lively, well-educated and paid countySocial Issues volunteer spirit

I'm goodFood access. Healthy local food is accessalbe

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take care of exisitng resources 22222

conservation through recreation 223444456

history important 6

beautification, natural resources, cohesive community

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want country feel and no urban sprawl

maintain character

112

2335

cohesive identity

3

local resources

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133

rural activities hereair

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pipeline-high school-ACC 4faculty and student good there 8

23

122233

pace of life

4