Community Involvement

The Master Facilities Plan (MFP) and Comprehensive Financial Plan (CFP) process places significant importance on community involvement, including the sharing of information and soliciting feedback. To find out more about recent events, please refer to the information provided below.

Community Stakeholder Interviews

County consultants held meetings with various community stakeholders, including residents, public entities, and key organizations and businesses within the county. The stakeholders were informed about the process and provided feedback on several aspects, such as:

• Identifying areas where the county is performing well and suggesting areas for improvement,
• Assessing county services and facilities
• Considering the potential impact of future growth (10-30 years) on services,
• Identifying areas of focus for the county’s future, and
• Identifying unique aspects of the county that should be preserved.

Additionally, community stakeholders discussed their own plans and operations to identify common goals and potential partnerships, ensuring that the needs of Owyhee County residents are met.

Citizen Committee

Beginning in the summer months, a Citizens Committee consisting of community leaders will convene to review the results of facility assessments, evaluate current and projected space requirements, and formulate recommendations. The committee will seek public feedback to ensure ideas and concerns are considered and will communicate their professional and community expertise to the relevant parties.