Johnson County is beginning the process of developing a new Strategic Plan that will establish priorities to guide policies and budget decisions from 2026 through 2030. Following a robust RFP process in fall of 2025, the County chose the consulting firm BerryDunn to lead this effort.   

The entire community plays an important role in developing a shared vision in partnership with the County. The community's active participation and valuable input in this process is vital as we work together to chart a course that ensures our County's success, resilience, and harmonious growth.

Our partners at BerryDunn will gather feedback from residents, elected officials, County leadership, county employees, and a broad array of community stakeholders in the coming months. The Board of Supervisors and County leadership will use the information collected to create a long-term vision for Johnson County and develop strategic priorities, goals, and objectives to define our direction. 

We’re proud of the County we call home, and we know there’s always more we can do to make a positive, long-lasting impact on the quality of life in Johnson County.  We look forward to your participation and input!

Community Engagement Opportunities* 

You can find strategic plan project information, share your ideas, and access the community survey on Social Pinpoint, the project’s digital engagement platform.  This site is your hub to learn about the planning process, share your ideas, access the community survey, and stay informed as we work together to create a vision for the years ahead. 

----LINK INCOMING WEEK OF 2/2/26---- 

In addition to maintaining this hub, Johnson County will host three community forums across the county to gather community feedback for the next strategic plan:   

Community Forum 1

Tuesday February 17, 2026 @ 5:30 pm 

The Midnight Gem, 2613 Ders Dr NW, Swisher, IA 52338

Community Forum 2

Wednesday February 18, 2026 @ 12:00 pm 

Dream City, 611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 (tentative location)

Community Forum 3

Wednesday February 18, 2026 @ 5:30 pm 

Lone Tree Community Building, 203 1/2 N. Devoe St, Lone Tree, IA 52755

* ADA and translation assistance available at community forum events with advance notice.  Please contact the Board of Supervisor’s office at [email protected] or 319-356-6000 no later than Thursday February 13, 2026 to request assistance. 

Project Timeline (subject to change)
  • June 2025
    • Board of Supervisors approves creation of the Strategic Plan Committee (SPC)
  • August – November 2025
    • Strategic Plan Committee manages RFP process for strategic planning services and recommends BerryDunn to the Board as the preferred firm.
  • December 2025
    • Board of Supervisors approves agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC (BerryDunn) for strategic planning services
  • December 2025 – January 2026
    • Strategic Plan Committee and project team develop project work plan
  • January 2026
    • Project kickoff meeting with the Strategic Plan Committee
  • February 2026
    • Project kickoff meeting with the Board of Supervisors
    • BerryDunn conducts community engagement efforts locally the week of February 16 – 19 and virtually through end of the month
  • March 2026
    • Compilation of Environmental Scan and Strategic Analysis
  • April 2026
    • Strategic planning sessions with Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, and Department Heads
  • May – June 2026
    • Draft Strategic Plan issued, revisions / edits as necessary
    • Final Strategic Plan issued and presented to Board of Supervisors
  • June 2026
    • Implementation plan development and rollout with county leadership and staff