Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Our Stone County? We're here to help! Whether you're curious about our work, how projects are selected or ways to get involved, we've gathered answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
Don't see your question? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to learn more about how we're working together to strengthen Stone County.
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Our Stone County is a community-led initiative focused on building a stronger future for Stone County, Missouri, while preserving its rural character, natural beauty, and sense of community.
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The Our Stone County Action Plan is a 10-year roadmap that identifies 38 projects focused on housing, water, and community spaces.
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The plan was shaped by Stone County residents, local leaders, community organizations, and technical experts. Community engagement included more than 500 survey responses, a statistically valid public opinion survey of 400 registered voters across Stone and Taney counties, focus groups, stakeholder conversations, and community events.
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Residents identified expanding access to affordable housing, protecting water quality and ensuring reliable infrastructure, and creating welcoming places to gather and connect as the county's top priorities.
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The Action Plan provides a roadmap for implementation. Projects will advance as funding, partnerships, planning, and local capacity allow. Some projects can begin in the near term, while others require more preparation and investment.
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The Action Plan includes estimated costs for individual projects. Implementation will require a combination of funding, partnerships, and resources. Project costs and timelines will depend on available resources and investments. We will know more about costs and detailed budgets once programs start.
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See it in the Action Plan! Implementation starts in 2027.
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Across Stone County. Check out individual projects in the Action Plan.
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Residents can learn about the plan, share information with their neighbors, connect with local organizations and community partners, and participate in future opportunities to support implementation.
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Visit www.ourstonecounty.org for information about the Action Plan and Our Stone County initiative.