Civic Engagement

Goal 9: Our citizens will have opportunities for civic engagement that promotes well-being and a higher quality of life.

Community quality of life is an amalgam of all our community indicators. The economy, health, social services, land development and environment all speak to the livability of our community. These issues lend themselves to measurement, but other factors relating to livability – leisure, cultural resources, social life, satisfaction with government services and spirituality – prove a challenge.

This goal raises questions that we as a community must answer regarding the kind of place in which we wish to live:
• How do we build a more inclusive, welcoming, and respectful community?
• How can the faith community more fully participate in the development of public, private and nonprofit sector solutions to meet the needs within our community?
• How do we benchmark citizen satisfaction with government at every level?
• How do arts and culture nurture the spirit and the economy of our community?
• How can we build a more collaborative partnership of public, private and nonprofit institutions throughout Spartanburg County?

9.1 Voting
9.2 Charitable Giving/Philanthropy
9.3 Cultural Vitality
9.4 Volunteerism
9.5 Parks and Recreational Facilities
9.6 Libraries