Resident urges Powhatan supervisors to move from planning to execution of 2025–2028 strategic plan

A Powhatan County resident urged the Board of Supervisors to move from plan approval to disciplined execution of the county’s newly approved 2025–2028 strategic plan during the public comment period.

“Strategy is not a spectator sport,” Anjit Mazumdar told the board, introducing himself as a representative of the Brooklyn Estates Homeowners Association. Mazumdar said the board approved the strategic plan in January 2025 but that the difficult part is flawless execution to meet ambitious targets.

Mazumdar suggested several implementation steps for the board’s consideration: adopt a consistent timeline standard (fiscal or calendar year) throughout the document; establish numerical key performance indicators (KPIs) and intermediate targets for each priority; document responsibilities and timelines where missing; and assign one or two supervisors to champion each strategic priority. As an example KPI he cited a target shift in the tax base from the current 92.8% residential toward an 85/15 residential‑to‑commercial split over five years.

He also recommended establishing a baseline for each priority, defining reporting frequency (quarterly, semiannual or annual) and a reporting format such as dashboards and trend charts, and holding periodic reviews during regularly scheduled supervisor meetings to monitor progress and celebrate successes. “If we want flawless execution of the strategic plan and priorities, you cannot sit on the sidelines,” Mazumdar said.

Ending

Mazumdar concluded by urging the board to become active oversight participants so the plan does not “sit on the shelf and collect dust.” The board did not take formal action during the public‑comment period; the comments were recorded for consideration by staff and supervisors.