Saturday, October 24, 2009

Changes desired in Hillsdale County

Consolidated list of changes people desired in Hillsdale County over the next 20 years:

- More positive attitude and accepting of change
- Downtown functioning well
- Consolidation in government – in terms of pooling resources
- County public transportation/transit and advanced transportation (high speed rail)
- Expansion of hospital
- Vocational training
- Countywide recreation system
- Preserved rural character
- Consolidated schools and improved schools and services
- Extend US-127 from Jackson to I-80 as a limited access highway
- Intergovernmental cooperation (communities and schools)
- Preservation of natural resources
- Leader in AG economy and renewable energy
- More progressive in our thinking
- Full or close to full employment
- Countywide technology (internet, etc)
- Strong economic development adequately funded and supported with clearly defined responsibilities
- Four K-12 school districts and Four K-6 districts
- Government is limited and governs by constitutional law
- More fairness and human integrity
- Vibrant communities (with lots of community events)
- Preservation of farmland and green spaces
- Diversified base of employment
- Fully restored and occupied downtown
- Sustained farms and farmers
- Bigger badder fair

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