Dorchester County releases five-year strategic plan
December 23, 2025
Plan Focuses on Community Health, Infrastructure, Growth Management, Public Safety, Service Delivery, and Workforce Development.
Dorchester County released the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to guide the County’s decision-making, resource allocation, and service delivery over the next several years. The purpose of the plan is to define a clear direction for the County’s future, ensuring alignment of daily operations and long-term initiatives with the community’s needs and expectations.
Strategic planning for 2025 began in January 2025 with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) survey distributed to department heads, elected officials, and appointees. The process included a full-day leadership and strategic planning retreat, County Council presentations, and final review of goals and objectives by County Council. The planning process was integrated into each of the County’s budget retreats with County Council and smaller workshops were conducted with Council to better define objectives. An action planning workshop was the final step to developing specific and measurable actions for the next two years. The action planning process will continue into 2026.
“Strategic planning and envisioning our County’s future is essential in ensuring that we are not only addressing the needs of Dorchester County today, but proactively shaping our future,” said Dorchester County Council Chairman David Chinnis. “This plan provides a strong foundation for sustainable growth, enhanced services, and improved quality of life for our residents.”
The Strategic Plan is available on the County’s website at www.DorchesterCountySC.gov/
