“Each and every decision Council makes will be approached in a fiscally responsible manner that promotes prosperity and social, economic and environmental health for current and future generations.”
The focus statement for City Council’s 2015-2019 strategic plan builds on the work of past Council’s and sets priorities for this Council’s four-year term to guide the work of the City of Campbell River. The four priority areas of the strategic plan include: relationships, economic growth, livability and management and governance.
“Over the first three months, Council has worked together to establish roles and responsibilities, committee and commission structure, the 2015 Financial Plan and now the Strategic Plan,” say Mayor Andy Adams. “It is the Strategic Plan that guides the allocation of resources and efforts on issues that are critical to achieving a collective vision for the future.”
“The strategic plan links and coordinates the efforts of other plans such as the Official Community Plan, the Financial Plan, the Parks Master Plan and the other broad-scope plans the City has and will undertake over time,” adds Ron Neufeld, acting city manager. “City staff will build work plans based on these priorities and report back to Council on a regular basis.”
Council spent two days in February updating the City’s strategic plan, which is intended to be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
From the CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2015-2019 STRATEGIC PLAN
FOCUS ON RELATIONSHIPS
- We recognize our role as a regional hub and offer services to neighbouring communities in a manner that is financially responsible and sustainable for our residents.
- We value our First Nations neighbours and seek alignment and opportunities to work together.
- We understand that a community is strengthened through diversity and is defined by how it treats its most vulnerable.
FOCUS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH
- We will align our internal processes in support of economic health within the community.
- We want a vibrant and prosperous downtown core.
- We support our tourism industry in attracting visitors and business to the city.
FOCUS ON LIVABILITY
- We will address community safety issues for transportation and infrastructure in Campbell River.
- We recognize access to recreational and cultural amenities as key to a healthy, vibrant and livable community.
- We will ensure a marine and river waterfront that is open and accessible.
FOCUS ON MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
- We actively support a regional solution for management and reduction of solid waste.
- We plan proactively for the long term costs of maintaining our critical infrastructure.
- We value community input and will be disciplined in defining the scope of advisory groups and others.
Additional audio from acting city manager Ron Neufeld:
(COURTESY THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER)
