4 POINT PLAN
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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
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Be accountable for decisions and respond to questions
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Work to increase messaging and instill pride in the citizens of Winnebago County
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Become more visible and available for the citizens of Winnebago and beyond through improving methods of communication and engaging in public events
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Encourage our governing departments to work together
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Establish better relationships between the county government and non-profits
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Strive to unify the county and bring together our urban and rural communities to work together on common issues
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Encourage citizen engagement to be part of the solution
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Strengthen partnerships with neighboring counties and increase collaborative efforts in our region
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Help attract new business to the county and promote growth of our existing businesses
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Support the entrepreneurial spirit by offering support to startup businesses
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Maintain and improve our recreational areas to attract talent to our county and increase quality of life
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Support our non-profits and county services to help people stabilize and thrive
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Criminal Justice Reform
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Promote alternative programs for those in need of mental health assistance and AODA services
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Institute more strict penalties for violent offenders and lengthen "cool down" periods for domestic abuse victims to make decisions
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Decriminalize marijuana and refocus efforts to combat our opioid crisis
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Tax Reform
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Explore options and programs for those behind on tax obligations to be able to satisfy their debts
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Revisit tax penalties and examine fairness in assessment
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Increase transparency on county tax spending
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