Whether you are here for school, lived here your whole life or have decided to make Shippensburg your home, you undoubtedly have some opinions about our quaint college town and the surrounding area. 

Luckily, there is someone waiting for you to share those opinions. Last month, the Cumberland County Planning Commission released a survey to those who live, work and attend school in the county. The survey’s purpose is to gather input to help construct the county’s comprehensive plan. 

The Cumberland County Comprehensive Plan is a document, last updated in 2017, that establishes long-term goals and objectives for the county, covering topics such as economic development, conservation and transportation. 

The survey asks about familiarity with local government processes, favorite and least favorite parts about the county and asks respondents to list things they would like to see change. The answers to these questions will help county staff develop a comprehensive plan that represents the diverse and growing population of Cumberland County.

“Residents and people who work in the county have the opportunity to tell us what they want the future of Cumberland County to look like,” said Cumberland County Planning Director Kirk Stoner. 

If you would like to fill out the survey, it can be found here. The survey will remain open until October 31.

[Editor’s Note: Ian Thompson serves as a non-voting member of the Cumberland County Planning Commission, representing college students.]

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