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CITY COUNCIL
VALUES AND GOALS
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WE VALUE COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC
- Increase public feedback on proposed major projects, studies, and policy changes prior to City Council making final decisions.
WE VALUE DIVERSE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY
- Increase quantity and variety of single- and multi-family housing units at various price points or rental rates related to new construction and rehabilitation of existing.
WE VALUE A FUN, VIBRANT, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY THAT ATTRACTS AND RETAINS PEOPLE
- Plan, budget, and initiate construction of multiple new City-owned projects.
- Support arts and culture in the community, including community celebrations, festivals, and/or events.
WE VALUE A DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
- Further diversify membership on City Boards and Commissions.
- Consider pursuing a Community-wide Inclusion plan.
WE VALUE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
- Adopt a new plan for collection and disposal of waste and recyclable items.
- Pursue initiatives that use new and emerging technologies or processes to assist in meeting the Climate Action Plan.
- Increase use of public transit and active transportation.
Approved March 12, 2024
To Be Accomplished by December 31, 2025