The Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050 will be publicly presented at the Rockwall County Commissioners Court regular meeting on March 11, 2025, at 9 AM in the Historic Courthouse. The County has worked with two strategic planning firms, Baker Tilly Advisory Group and Freese and Nichols, Inc., with strong community involvement across Rockwall County, to develop a plan that will effectively guide us
into the future.
The plan is informed by a comprehensive set of data, which includes input from a Citizen Steering Committee, public and employee surveys, an extensive review of public records, and an analysis of existing plans. Many public forums were conducted to capture diverse perspectives and build countywide consensus. Thousands of hours have been dedicated to in-person and small-group collaborations for this effort.
“As a fifth-generation resident of Rockwall County, a graduate of Rockwall High School in 1980, and a mother and grandmother of a sixth and seventh-generation Rockwall resident, I take great pride in our County's strategic plan,” says Dana K. Macalik, County Commissioner for Precinct 2. "Our team has dedicated countless hours to Unity 2050, and I am excited to see our hard work come together in a strong document that embodies our shared vision for a prosperous and vibrant Rockwall County. This plan is built on protecting the quality of life for future generations. I look forward to making progress in each of our goal areas, which will benefit both current residents and those who will live here in the future."
The plan is designed to:
- Promote responsible and sustainable growth and development while protecting against unnecessary government interference.
- Enhance government transparency and create better channels for communication between citizens and the county government.
- Foster collaboration among local governments and our representatives in Austin and Washington, D.C.
- Preserve our quality of life by developing high-quality transportation networks, improving critical infrastructure, and safeguarding natural resources and open spaces, all while enhancing economic opportunities and maintaining a safe, law-abiding community.
To ensure the Strategic Plan remains relevant and effective, the county will measure progress toward its goals quarterly and revisit the plan at least every three to five years. You will be able to follow the progress on the County website.
The Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050 will be available at:
https://rockwallcountytexas.com/ and then click on the Strategic Plan tab in the center of the page. Then, go to the Reports tab.
During the Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 9 AM, the Court will accept public comments about the Strategic Plan.
The plan will be presented to the Commissioners Court for formal adoption in April.