Strategic Plan

Our Plan

The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan was formally adopted by the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on August 26, 2025. You can find that meeting on our YouTube channel or by following this link:  (link to come)

We will update this page as we progress through our top priorities.

Top Priorities in order of Resource Allocation

•  Support mental health needs 
•  Professional development & training, Culture of accountability
•  Support economic development 
•  Improve safety/security of public facilities/systems
•  Employee engagement, Work/Life balance
•  Seek revenue opportunities
•  Optimize operational efficiencies of the criminal justice system 
•  Strategic reserves plan
•  Community & business partnerships
•  Engage and connect in the community, attend public events
•  Public outreach, Access to programs and services
•  Environmental resiliency
  
  

Our Mission

Cultivating a diverse community that embraces our unique assets, positioning our county as a thriving center for all to live, work, and succeed.

Our Values

Our values define who we are as a county and are central to our decision-making. 

• Collaboration
  We work together for better outcomes.
• Service
  We put people first, always.
• Innovation
  We embrace new ideas that drive change.
• Efficiency
  We maximize resources for greater impact..
• Accountability 
  We take responsibility and deliver on what we promise.
• Transparency 
  We build trust through openness.
• Financial Responsibility 
  We spend wisely, with sustainable long-term planning.