Pasquale Patti

The Lincoln County Highway Department's 2026 Infrastructure Improvement Plan and Operations Schedule outlines responsibilities, budget allocations, and project selection criteria for maintaining and improving county roads and bridges. Key initiatives for 2026 include new asphalt paving, overlays, bridge construction, culvert work, road construction, pavement preservation, and dust control, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The plan also references a five-year County Transportation Improvement Plan targeting gravel road paving, low water crossing and bridge replacements, and bridge deck sealing.

The agenda includes office reports from the Highway Department, Project Management, Economic Development, Emergency Management and Floodplain Administration, the Sheriff's Department, and Security. Key discussion topics involve a National Work Zone Awareness Week Proclamation, review of a weight limit ordinance, and a closed session to discuss legal and contractual matters with special counsel.

This document outlines strategic goals focused on enhancing services to crime victims, leveraging intelligence-driven policing to reduce violent and property crime, and striving to eliminate overdose deaths and roadway fatalities within five years. Additional priorities include achieving full staffing, supporting employee wellness and professional development, and building robust partnerships and community trust within Lincoln County.

This strategic plan serves as a roadmap for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, aiming to enhance organizational effectiveness and achieve its goals over a five-year period. It is built upon the six pillars of 21st Century Policing, which include Building Trust and Legitimacy, Policy and Oversight, Technology and Social Media, Community Policing and Crime Reduction, Training and Education, and Officer Safety and Wellness. Key strategic priorities encompass crime victim assistance, crime reduction, drug abuse prevention, improving roadway safety, employee wellness and professional development, and fostering community partnerships and trust. The plan seeks to reduce crime, build community confidence, and improve public safety through values-based decision-making, a performance-driven culture, and strategic investments in human capital and technology.