Strategic Plan

This strategic plan lays out where the Snohomish County Health Department is going and how we will get there. Shaped by the voices of our community and our staff, it sets a clear direction by defining long-term goals and priorities. It will help leaders, staff and community partners focus on what matters most while helping us align people and resources.

As a living document, it will evolve as we learn from our work and adjust to changing community needs, opportunities and challenges. It is a dynamic plan designed to grow along with Snohomish County.

Click here to download the Strategic Plan (PDF)

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission

To promote and protect the health and well-being of people in our community.

Vision

We work with members of our community and our partners to ensure all people in Snohomish County have the opportunity to live a life of good health and wellbeing.

Values

Our values represent the core principles that define health department culture and how we interact with communities:
Transparency ~ Improvement ~ Engagement ~ Belonging

Priority Areas

Priority areas are the highest level of structure for our planning and selected based on strength of mission and values alignment and responsiveness to community and staff. Six areas were chosen. These areas, in no order of importance, are:

• Healthy Lives Snohomish County
• Workforce Experience & Development
• Optimal Operations
• Racial & Health Equity
• Financial Health
• Readiness

Through these priority areas we strive to improve the health of our community, create a sustainable foundation for our services, improve the quality of the experience of our valued staff, and to ensure our operations are prepared to meet the current and future challenges facing Snohomish County. Bridging, belonging, inclusion, and equity are foundational pillars of our practice.

Contact

For questions about our strategic plan e-mail us at SHD-Info@snoco.org.