The Delta Bridge Project is implemented through a Steering Committee and five Goal Teams in the focus areas of: Economic Development, Education, Housing, Quality of Life/Health and Wellness, and Leadership. The priority issues that underpin the Delta Bridge Project plan were identified in a workshop with the HUD Sustainable Communities planning process on March 27, 2013. Over 45 representatives from all areas of Mississippi County participated in the workshop held at the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. Participants were asked to rank the most important issues for the future development of Mississippi County.
The issues identified in that workshop are listed in Table 1 on the following page. Each of the issues was assigned to one of the Delta Bridge Project Goal Teams. The issues of highest importance identified by workshop participants were shared with the Goal Teams and these issues formed the priorities for action targeted by each of the Goal Teams. The goals, objectives and action steps in the Delta Bridge Project plan are intended to address the issues of greatest importance to community leaders and citizens.