Approved By Council 3/11/2010

Maintain a fiscally sound and sustainable city government that earns the trust and respect of its citizens and encourages citizen input and active participation in all city affairs.

Provide proficient public safety and other citv services through collaboration among agencies, sustainable environmental policies, utilization of technology, and proven innovations.

Prepare a responsible annexation policy and plan that provides for a pro-active approach to annexation with a focus on elimination of enclaves and improved service delivery.

Focus on improving city esthetics by maintaining public property, updating the land development code, partnering with property owners, and enforcing property maintenance codes throughout the city.

Encourage and facilitate educational opportunities that exceed traditional educational practices through city initiatives and collaboration with the school board, chamber of commerce, and other stakeholders.

Promote economic development through affordable housing opportunities, clear direction for the airport, the port and other waterfront property, and utilization of "best practices", including green initiatives, proficient permitting, and public/private sector partnerships to encourage business development while preserving and strengthening the value and character of the city's residential neighborhoods.

Establish a “quality of place” for all citizens through continual improvement and enhancement of the city's infrastructure, assets, and properties to facilitate city, private sector, non-profit, and other stakeholders' initiatives that will enhance the “quality of life” throughout the city.