As part of its governance role Common Council establishes priorities which provide guidance to City Staff in day-to-day operations and future planning.
To provide a context for its priorities Council has established the following goals:
- We are a City that draws people – they want to live here.
- We are in the top five of places to live in Canada.
- We have revitalized neighbourhoods that are safe, vibrant and attractive.
- We have clean, safe drinking water.
- We have strategic/coordinated planning, development and maintenance of municipal facilities and infrastructure.
- We have City services that are delivered efficiently and effectively at an equitable tax rate.
- Our citizens/ratepayers consistently recognize municipal services as being effective at a supportable cost.
The specific priorities that have been established to help move towards achievement of these goals can be found in the following documents:
2008 Priorities
2009-2012 Priorities