The Alachua County Commission invites residents, businesses, and local leaders in Eastern Alachua County to a community input session for the Forward Focus initiative. The session is on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 9 a.m., at the Waldo City Square (14450 NE 148th Ave, Waldo). Light refreshments will be served.
This session is an opportunity for the Waldo community and other East County residents to share their thoughts on the future of their communities. Attendees will learn more about the Forward Focus project goals and timeline. They can also provide feedback to help shape a community-wide survey and network with neighbors and local leaders.
The Forward Focus project team will use this and future community meetings to develop a comprehensive plan to address Eastern Alachua County's unique needs and aspirations.
"The input we received at the 2024 kickoff conversation in Hawthorne was invaluable," said Missy Daniels, Assistant County Manager and Forward Focus Team Lead. "We heard concerns about social services, economic development, transportation, and a desire for more engagement with Eastern County communities. We encourage everyone in Waldo and surrounding areas to join us on January 25 to share their thoughts and ideas."
Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County is a three-year project designed to improve the quality of life, boost economic opportunities, and address community needs in the eastern part of the county. This community input session follows a successful kickoff meeting in Hawthorne in October 2024.
Learn more about the project and provide comments directly to the County.
After Waldo's discussion, the project team will head to Micanopy's City Hall at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, to get residents' feedback.
For more information, contact Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County at 352-374-5204 or ForwardFocus@alachuacounty.us.
