The Strategic Plan Goals reflect the board of commissioners' vision for Dakota County and are meant to guide the work of the county and to provide direction and context for the work of staff. The goals are as follows:
Thriving people
Dakota County creates access to opportunities, cares for vulnerable people, and fosters community safety, health and well-being.
Healthy environment with quality natural resources
Dakota County maintains energy efficiency/sustainability and protects and maintains natural resources.
Successful place for business and jobs
Dakota County strives for dependable and modern infrastructure and systems and a prepared connected workforce.
Excellence in public service
Dakota County desires to innovate and collaborate, communicate and engage, hire and retain excellent staff, ensure welcoming and responsive services for all people and be responsible stewards of taxes resources.
Strategic Plan Indicators and Measures
In addition to adopting four Strategic Plan Goals, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners selected several high-level indicators and measures. These help Dakota County monitor the trend, over time, of several important items, as well as information regarding the performance of the services that we provide. The following is a list of the indicators and measures: