El Paso County Strategic Plan

Together we have worked to update the El Paso County Strategic Plan with a flexible framework that adapts to community drivers. Our strategic plan is the primary filter for consistent decision making. The strategic plan is available to offices of countywide elected officials and will connect to annual budgets and performance plans.

Accountability is at the core of our strategic plan. The strategic plan includes a dashboard of strategic performance indicators and measures to keep us on track and accountable. Our success is determined by our progress and we are looking forward to working together towards that goal.

As part of our strategic planning process we have clarified our El Paso County core principles, our vision and purpose, as well as our core values.

Our core principles and values tell the story of El Paso County as a whole, our employees, and our community. We are proud of who we are and honored to serve our community with excellence.

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Strategic Plan Objectives

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Objective 1 Infrastructure

Assess the condition of roadway, stormwater, facility, fleet, and park assets and implement strategies to sustainably fund, manage, and improve public-owned infrastructure.

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Objective 2
Service Quality

Improve the quality of county services with a qualified and engaged workforce dedicated to continuous improvement.

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Objective 3
Community Trust

Strengthen community trust through improved communications and transparency.

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Objective 4
Health & Safety

Foster partnerships to support community efforts to improve health and safety.

Strategic Plan Accountability Dashboard

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Our Core Values

SERVICE FOCUSED

We make a difference in our community by serving the residents of El Paso County.

ACCOUNTABLE

We are responsive to community needs. We are good stewards of County resources.

TRANSPARENT

We are open, honest, and respectful in our work and communication.

COLLABORATIVE

We foster a county government that works for all. We inspire employees to passionately give their best while leveraging community partnerships for the meaningful benefit of our residents.

TRUSTWORTHY

We listen to our community and act with honesty and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. We adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and professional standards.

OUR VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader for excellence in county service delivery.

OUR PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

LOW TAXES - LOW COSTS

Our community prefers low taxes and limited government that focuses on providing essential and cost-effective public services.

QUALITY PUBLIC SERVICES

To consistently deliver high-quality services, we standardize, innovate, measure, remove waste, continually improve, collaborate, and tell our story.

TRUST THROUGH TRANSPARENCY

We build trust by transparently publishing data and analytics on our finances, the condition of our infrastructure, and our progress towards our strategic objectives.

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STRATEGIC PLAN RESOURCES

Strategic Plan Framework and Guiding Principles

View the Strategic Plan Presentation

Strategic Plan Approval of Adoption Meeting

View the Strategic Plan Approval Meeting Video

Strategic Plan Success

Learn more about El Paso County’s Strategic Plan Success.

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