Commissioners' Strategic Vision

Mission: “The Mission of Routt County is to Efficiently Deliver a Balance of Public Services and Infrastructure to Provide a Safe and Healthy Place to Live for Present and Future Generations.”

Vision: Using a continuous improvement culture, Routt County provides high quality services to the community.

Commissioners’ Goals: These goals provide overall direction for all departments as they develop their individual strategic plans.

1. Preserve the Character of Routt County
2. Maintain County’s Level of Service to Customers
3. Support a Healthy and Safe Community
4. Model Environmental Sustainability, Adaptability and Resilience
5. Plan for Future Needs
6. Ensure County’s Financial Health and Fiscal Responsibility
7. Modernize Systems/Processes to Increase Efficiencies and Protect Assets
8. Establish Strong Organizational Culture and Management Style
9. Attract and Retain a Professional and Competent Workforce

2021 Strategic Initiatives: Here are some of the major projects for Routt County.

• Respond to COVID-19 with testing, vaccinations and community support 
• Solidify a strong Public Health Department
• Update Master Plan (Land Use) by 2022 
• Start Planning for new Health and Human Services Building
• Solidify City View software for Planning and Building Departments
• Complete Yampa Valley Regional Airport Construction Updates 
• Finalize Climate Action Plan 
• Prepare for Fire Season and Water Management