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Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050

  1. Overview & Purpose
  2. The Plan
  3. Reports
  4. CSC Activity
  5. Leadership

Our county is experiencing rapid growth, which brings long-term opportunities and challenges. This requires us to develop smart solutions that will shape the future of Rockwall County. We must act strategically and purposefully, identify opportunities and challenges, and create an integrated plan for success. By doing so, we can shape and influence the quality of life, economic vitality, purposeful design, and civic richness for all Rockwall County residents, businesses, and visitors for the next 25 years.

Our Vision and Mission are written from the perspective of Rockwall County's elected officials, appointed officials, and employees as they work to meet the short-term and long-term needs of Rockwall County and its residents. The residents of Rockwall County expressed the Core Values.

Our Purpose: To create a roadmap for the future of Rockwall County to continue as a safe, low-density, thriving, family-friendly community that is an oasis from the urban sprawl of the North Texas region.

Our Vision: Creating a place where families flourish by providing a high quality of life that is welcoming, resilient, and safe by incorporating livable and innovative growth, conservation of our open spaces, and effective use of our natural resources and history.

Our Mission: We will work daily to create a uniquely vibrant community that promotes public health and safety, ensures transparency and accountability in governmental actions, supported by an exceptional educational system, thriving business network, and quality county services. We aim to keep our way of life by refusing to lose our unique local character to uncontrolled growth by embracing positive transformation through collaboration and innovation. 

Our Core Values:

  • Texas Proud: Promoting a sense of community to preserve our Texas and Rockwall traditions and history while keeping a small-town atmosphere.
  • Quality of Life: Nurturing a safe family-friendly environment where everyone has the liberty and opportunity to achieve their full potential.
  • Collaboration and Transparency: Working openly and ethically to make decisions that serve the interests of the residents and visitors. 
  • Diversity: Celebrating diverse cultures and generosity by understanding and embracing differing perspectives and experiences. 
  • Stewardship: Practicing responsible use of our cultural, financial, and environmental resources now and for future generations. 
  • Innovative Leadership: Showing an opportunistic mindset, being open to innovative ideas and courageously trailblazing for the betterment of our citizens.

Strategic Goals:

  1. Promote trust and transparency in governmental operations.
  2. Position the county government for growth. 
  3. Strengthen local, regional, state and federal collaboration. 
  4. Invest in county-wide infrastructure. 
  5. Foster economic growth while preserving and protecting local culture and traditions. 
  6. Expand support for the judicial system, law enforcement, fire, emergency, and public health services

Strategic Plan Implementation Timeline:

The Commissioners Court adopted the final draft of the Strategic Plan on April 8, 2025. Implementation is underway.

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