Approve 5-year strategic business plan for 2017-2021
In Plain English
The city created a roadmap outlining its priorities and goals for the next 5 years. The plan guides how the city spends money and focuses staff efforts. If approved, city departments use this framework to make budget decisions and set annual work priorities.
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Votes
to approve said plan with the comments made from the dais and the public
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a five-year strategic business plan that will guide the city's spending priorities and staff work from 2016 through 2021. This roadmap helps city departments make budget decisions and set annual goals, essentially serving as a blueprint for how the city operates and allocates resources. The plan incorporates feedback from both council members and the public who spoke during the meeting. This was a routine planning document that all seven council members supported without opposition.
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