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Class of 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

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