4 POINT PLAN

• Open lines of communication from the county making it easier for people to express their concerns and for the county to get its message out

• Be accountable for decisions and respond to questions

• Work to increase messaging and instill pride in the citizens of Winnebago County

• Become more visible and available for the citizens of Winnebago and beyond through improving methods of communication and engaging in public events

• Encourage our governing departments to work together

• Establish better relationships between  the county government and non-profits

• Strive to unify the county and bring together our urban and rural communities to work together on common issues

• Encourage citizen engagement to be part of the solution

• Strengthen partnerships with neighboring counties and increase collaborative efforts in our region

• Help attract new business to the county and promote growth of our existing businesses

• Support the entrepreneurial spirit by offering support to startup businesses

• Maintain and improve our recreational areas to attract talent to our county and increase quality of life

• Support our non-profits and county services to help people stabilize and thrive

• Criminal Justice Reform

  • ​Promote alternative programs for those in need of mental health assistance and AODA services

  • Institute more strict penalties for violent offenders and lengthen "cool down" periods for domestic abuse victims to make decisions

  • Decriminalize marijuana and refocus efforts to combat our opioid crisis

• Tax Reform​​​

  • Explore options and programs for those behind on tax obligations to be able to satisfy their debts

  • ​Revisit tax penalties and examine fairness in assessment

  • Increase transparency on county tax spending