Guilford County's Strategic Goals

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Goal 1: Healthy and Thriving People

Guilford County supports individuals of all ages and families to thrive by ensuring access to high-quality health and human services and by promoting opportunities for physical, mental, and social wellbeing. 

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Goal 2: Lifelong Success

Guilford County provides learning opportunities for individuals across the childhood and active aging lifespan that supports upward mobility, cultural awareness, and a sustainable economy.

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Goal 3: Safe and Resilient Communities

Guilford County intentionally creates a safe, prepared, and resilient community by investing in public safety, emergency response, disaster readiness, and community resilience.

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Goal 4: Sustainable and Vibrant Communities

Guilford County promotes intentionally designed, vibrant, and thriving communities through collaboration with partners to advance infrastructure to meet projected growth demands, engaging in planning and development practices that balance environmental, social and economic factors for all residents, and establishing high quality recreational and green space amenities.

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Goal 5: Operational Support and Fiscal Sustainability

Guilford County is committed to attracting and retaining a talented County workforce, thereby ensuring operational excellence and responsible fiscal stewardship for the delivery of sustainable, high-quality public services in partnership with the community. 

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