As part of the UMVRDC’s strategic plan we survey local elected officials from around the region annually and compile the results every December. Annual results of this survey appear below.
Each year we review what activities the UMVRDC and other organizations are working on to address these top issues and plan for new ways we can help. At our annual meeting in July the UMVRDC will adopt our new workplan that will include new an ongoing work to address these issues.
2025 most important topics by all jurisdictions:
1. Planning or Funding to Retain/Increase Childcare
2. Increase Road/Bridge Funding
3. Expose Youth to Local Career Opportunities
4. Marketing our Area to Attract New Residents/Visitors
5. Planning/Funding for new Single Family Housing
