City Council Vision, Goals and Outcomes
Vision
Value all people, encouraging respect and appreciation for diversity, equity, justice, and social well-being. We recognize and appreciate our differences and embrace our common humanity as the source of our strength;
Be responsible stewards of our physical assets and natural resources. We will sustain our clean air and water, beautiful parks and open spaces, livable and safe neighborhoods, and foster a vibrant downtown, including a stable infrastructure;
Encourage a strong, sustainable and vibrant economy, fully utilizing our educational and cultural assets, so that every person has an opportunity to achieve financial
security.
Goals and Outcomes
Safe Community
A community where all people are safe, valued and welcome.
• Decreased property crime
• Greater sense of safety (especially downtown)
• Visible and accessible police presence
• Better police/community relations
Sustainable Development
A community that meets its present environmental, economic and social needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
• Increased downtown development
• Strategic job creation/decreased unemployment
• Support for small and local business
• Decision-making that weighs economic, social equity and environmental (triple bottom line) effects
Accessible and Thriving Culture and Recreation
A community where arts and outdoors are integral to our social and economic well-being and are available to all.
• Accessible to all incomes
• Preserve strength in arts and outdoors
• Invest in arts and culture as an economic engine
Effective, Accountable Municipal Government
A government that works openly, collaboratively, and fairly with the community to achieve measurable and positive outcomes and provide effective, efficient services.
• Transparent and interactive communication
• Public engagement that involves the community broadly
• Stronger partnership between government entities
Fair, Stable, and Adequate Financial Resources
A government whose ongoing financial resources are based on a fair and equitable system of revenues and are adequate to maintain and deliver municipal services.
• A long-term sustainable budget
• New or expanded revenue sources
• Accessible and transparent financial information