Annual Priorities Adopted by Olympia City Council

Each year at its annual goal setting retreat, the City Council sets key priorities for the City to focus on during the year.

2012 City Priorities

Invest in Downtown

  • Increase Commerce and Private Investment Downtown
  • Create a Safer, More Welcoming Downtown For All
  • Develop Partnerships to Expand Public Spaces

Adopt a Sustainable Budget

  • Build and Maintain Reserves
  • Protect and Strengthen Core Services
  • Partner With The Community to Establish Priorities and Ensure Resources Are Used Responsibly and Effectively

Plan for the Future

  • Align Plans and Ordinances
  • Inspire Community Involvement in Moving Plans Forward
  • Develop Performance Measures to Ensure Progress

Inspire Strong Relationships

  • Develop Strong and Healthy Regional Partnerships
  • Achieve Higher Levels of Public Engagement
  • Strengthen Council Relationships and Involvement with Advisory Committees

Questions?  Contact:

Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager
phone: 360.753.8447; email: jburney@ci.olympia.wa.us

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