Emmett/Gem County Community Review Report Summary

Coordination and Communication.............................................................................. 56
Civic Life and Community Involvement................................................. 59
Introduction and Key Issues........................................................................................ 59
Arts and Culture........................................................................................................... 59
The Cherry Festival...................................................................................................... 61
Today Is Tomorrow’s History ..................................................................................... 61
Other Opportunities to Highlight Emmett’s Culture ................................................. 62
Resources..................................................................................................................... 63
Youth and Education................................................................................................... 64
Emmett Senior High School........................................................................................ 64
Gem Island Sports Complex........................................................................................ 65
Youth Recreation Center ............................................................................................. 66
Big Brothers/Big Sisters.............................................................................................. 67
Community Education Programs ............................................................................... 67
Youth and Seniors Working Together......................................................................... 68
The Senior Center and Seniors in Action .................................................................... 68
Civic Engagement and Encouraging Volunteerism ................................................... 72
Faith-based Initiatives and Resources ........................................................................ 73
Civic Engagement Resources...................................................................................... 73
Community Survey Results ..................................................................... 74
Emmett Development, Retention, & Quality of Life Survey.................. 93
Appendix ................................................................................................. 97
Advice, Assistance, & Available Community Funding ............................................... 97
Infrastructure: .............................................................................................................. 97
Land Use & Community Design:................................................................................ 98
Civic Life & Community Involvement: ....................................................................... 98
Community Potential Matrix .................................................................100
Diversification Strategy Detail....................................................................................102
Community Review Visiting Team Members .......................................105
Community Review Coordinators: .............................................................................105
Infrastructure Focus Team:........................................................................................106
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