Why is the town hall meeting being held?

During the town hall meetings and the online survey, we will be collecting information from you regarding:

• Characteristics of a healthy community
• Health and quality of life in Delaware County
• Your concerns living in Delaware County
• Your ideas to improve

The questions that will be asked at the meeting are:

• What do you believe are the 2-3 most important characteristics of a healthy community?

• What makes you most proud of our community?

• In your family or your friends’ families, what are your biggest concerns living in Delaware County? (things like: personal needs; health; employment; education)

• Are you satisfied with the quality of life in our community?

•  Are you satisfied with the health care system in the community?

• Is this community a good place to raise children?

• Is this community a good place to grow older?

• What are some of the things that you see as lacking in your community?

• What are your suggestions for improvement?

• What would excite you enough to become involved (or more involved) in improving our community?

Why should I get involved?

• We cannot do this without you.
• Your personal input is very important.
• You will have a hand in helping us set community priorities over the next several years, for Delaware County.
• Your individual voice will be heard, allowing you to be a part of the planning for a healthy community. Widespread response is essential to make this assessment process successful in collecting broad range of ideas and opinions representative of the diverse population in Delaware County.
• This is your opportunity to get involved in your community and give back to your community.
• There will be door prices for people who attend.

What is the time commitment for this assessment process?

We know your time and your opinion are valuable and that is why we want them. We are asking for 90 minutes of your personal time. You only need to attend one Town Hall meeting. We have arranged the meetings in two convenient locations in the county that are accessible. The Strategy Team from Columbus will be facilitating these meetings.

How will this benefit me?

This is your opportunity to

• Express your views on health in your community,
• Why you are proud of your community,
• Whether you consider this a good place to raise children and grow old
• Explore your interest in getting more involved in your community.

The compiled result of your (including your friends, family and neighbors) input will result in setting priorities that are important to you. A report of the findings will be available on the website by January 2008. Please bookmark this page.

Where are the Town Hall meetings?

Genoa Baptist Church (Lewis center RD at Route 3 in Genoa Township)
7562 Lewis Center Rd, Westerville, OH

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Delaware Area Career Center - South Campus (South of Delaware City, off of US Highway 23/Columbus Pike)
4565 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH