GOVERNMENT: INDICATORS

 

What "numbers" can we use to measure progress toward our vision and goals? If you have suggestions, or would like to help us with this indicators work, please email info@keysregion.org

Municipal tax rate

What is the rate per thousand in each of the KEYS towns?

     ~ Town Offices

Town welfare program utilized

$ in town welfare per capita

       ~ Town Offices/Social Workers

Joint purchasing in KEYS towns

$ saved through joint purchasing

       ~ Town Managers/Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission

Other options:

• Town boards and committees at full membership

• number of candidates for office vs. number of open slots

• Number of hits on town websites

• tax adjustment options for low income persons/households (BOS adjustments given?)