A report delivered to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting Tuesday showed progress being made in the Board’s six Strategic Priority areas, while outlining new goals for the coming years.

“These updates hold us accountable and ensure that we are on track to achieve the goals we set for ourselves,” said Chair and Third District Supervisor Sonny Dhaliwal.

“I want to thank our Department heads and employees for their commitment to these objectives. We will continue to support the County Administrator’s Office to achieve our initiatives. These priorities ensure we are always working to improving services and increase benefits to the public.”

The Board adopted its Strategic Priorities in 2024 that established new and updated goals for the next three fiscal years. The County Administrator’s Office then worked with Departments to develop department-specific SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) that align with the priorities.

There were 171 Department SMART Goals developed to implement the Board’s strategic priorities.

1) Maintain Fiscal Responsibility and Promote Organizational Innovation – 68% Progress

*Establish and report on measurable outcomes for current, new, and expanding programs.

*Engage in effective legislative advocacy.

2) Public Safety / Quality of Life – 50% Progress

*Early intervention, education, and blight remediation; focusing on public safety and health.

*Reduce response times for emergency services .

3) Support a Healthy Community - 52% Progress

*Support investments in health care infrastructure and services that enhance access to physical and behavioral health care and improve health outcomes

*Support investments in recreational infrastructure and programs to improve well-being for the community at large

4) Reduce Unsheltered Homelessness – 63% Progress

*Probation clients experiencing homelessness has dropped 15% annually.

*Goal to host nine training sessions on homeless and housing services for community-based organizations .

5) Water Management - 44% Progress

*Enhance water quality by testing 900 wells by 2028.

*Reduce flood risk

Economic Development – 72% Progress

• Protect and promote agriculture by implementing a new cab card program to conduct inspections
• Expand business development.

Outcomes of the SMART Goals are to be reported to the Board twice annually. This serves as the second biannual report for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2027-2028.