Executive Summary
The Latest News from County Executive Jan Gardner
Strategic Plan Focuses on 5 Key Priorities
We have exceptional schools, a safe community, a thriving economy with thousands of new jobs over the past few years, and a high quality of life that is the envy of mid-size communities around the country. Our challenge is to protect what we love about Frederick County, seize our opportunities, and embrace new ideas and innovation.
In February, I held a leadership conference with community leaders to review what we had accomplished in the past four years, identify issues, and brainstorm ideas to support the five priorities. This input is at the heart of the strategic plan. Our process was guided by the shared community vision of Leadership Frederick, a vision of great places to live, a high quality of life, and a healthy environment for years to come.
Education
- Identify adequate funding for public schools
- Build needed schools
- Support innovation in public education
- Support lifelong learning through our libraries and Frederick Community College
Jobs
- Implement the Growth Opportunities Strategy
- Create a competitive advantage
- Support targeted new businesses, like life sciences
- Ensure the economic viability of agriculture
Seniors
- Increase access to healthcare
- Help people to age in place with grace
- Engage active seniors through employment and meaningful volunteerism
- Expand space and programming
Community Needs
- Sustain a safe community
- Improve mobility/transportation options
- Provide workforce housing
- Promote healthy living
- Expand parks and recreational opportunities
Growth
- Preserve our unique sense of place
- Develop rural historic districts
- Grow wisely
- Go green to save green
- Expand broadband
Good Government
- Engage residents in the budget
- Focus on customer service
Contact Me
Email: CountyExecutive@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Website: FrederickCountyMD.gov/Executive
Location: 12 E Church St, Frederick, MD, United States
Phone: 301-600-1100
Facebook: facebook.com/JanGardnerExec
Twitter: @JanGardnerExec