Each February, members of the Hampton County Council meet with a facilitator to create a set of goals based on the needs of the community. Input from all council members are explored, categorized and prioritized into three groups:

• Critical Goals
• Important Goals
• Other Goals

Critical Goals

• Develop a plan for a combined Fire/EMS service
• Develop a plan for county office space including moving out of rental space, renovating the BT Deloach Building and selling the Parker Building
• Plan for a multi-sport recreation facility
• Construct a spec building
• Continue involvement in the Jasper Port Planning process
• Minimize tax increase

Important Goals

• Implement Phase II of the Capital Projects One-Cent Sales Tax
• Recoup Detention Center costs
• Address water/sewer study recommendations
• Develop a road maintenance plan to include fees, ownership, and road standards
• Complete Animal Shelter improvements
• Complete Land-Use plan
• Authorize and fund a position to enforce vehicle registration laws
• Prioritize county facility maintenance needs and continue to maintain building

Other Goals

• Continue Technical College of the Lowcountry improvements
• Implement Charrette recommendations
• Continue alliance with University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie
• Decide on Miley Fire Station