Class of 2008 Critical Issues

LEADERSHIP CATTARAUGUS 2008

CRITICAL ISSUES

Lack of quality jobs                                                              

Taxes                                                                                     

Difficulty in attracting and keeping businesses                

Poor economy                                                                                  

Lack of affordable housing                                                 

Difficulty in keeping the “young” in county                          

Lack of trained workforce (skilled)                                     

Increase in drug crime                                                                     

Aging Infrastructure                                                              

Lack of public transportation                                                          

Lack of retail options                                                                       

Lack of medical options                                                      

Gambling addiction

Declining population

Lack of cultural diversity

Nursing home options limited

Lack of professionals

Under utilization of attractions to the area

Lock of educational options (pre-college)

Lack of upscale housing

Alternate court venues

Lack of entertainment options

Poor climate