Strategic plan - Economic Development Initiatives

Continued advancements for improvements to the twenty eight mile stretch of state highway to accommodate increases in business and consumer transit through the region, including safety measures such as round abouts, passing lanes, pullouts, turn lanes, signage, lighting, reflector strips and other emerging methods 

Working with Grant County Public Works to investigate possible public/private partnership options for long range solution to management of solid waste including transfer stations, recycling, composting, and long-range planning for use of landfills. 

Enhancement to existing public health offerings, beyond the current local clinic programs with limited available resources outside of existing business hours, including local urgent care service hours

Traveling to different places for leisure, exploration, or recreation involves individuals or groups visiting destinations outside their usual environment for a range of purposes. Supporting elements  include relaxation, cultural experiences, adventure, attractions, historical education, and can spawn unique business opportunities/investments to create jobs that serve the many silos that drive a local economy.    

Assist to ensure that cities, towns, and unincorporated growth areas are designated to receive future urban development with the County in the lead for designating, expanding, and reducing UGA boundaries, established 

Coordinating efforts between the public and private sector to initiate interests and respond to inquiries about locating or expanding businesses in the South Grant County region.  

Collaboration with local, county, regional, state and federal agencies and private entities to long-range planning for the use of all forms of energy is available in the South Grant County area, for businesses and consumers alike 

Encouraging the Grant County Sheriff's Office (GCSO), along with local city-funded police agencies in Mattawa, Royal City, and Warden to work together to deal with shared challenges of keeping communities safe.

Coordinating efforts of local, state and federal resources to protect life, property and the landscape environment for the citizens of the area from wildfires,  natural or human caused disasters.  

Coordinating efforts of local, state and federal resources to improve outpatient services for medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and additional programs which support the rural, agricultural, and diverse communities in the vast geographic area.