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City Council Strategic Planning Session

Thursday, March 4, 2021 · 8:00 AM AM · Mesa Arts Center - Piper Theater 1 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ

TL;DR

The Mesa City Council held a strategic planning session to review and refine their priorities for the next 2-4 years, focusing on innovative approaches to community development. The council discussed key strategic areas including community safety, workforce development, neighborhood transformation, and economic sustainability.

Key Decisions

  • Reaffirm 'Innovation is the Mesa Way' Strategic Framework Confirmed
  • Priority Areas of Focus Confirmed five key strategic priorities: community safety, workforce development, placemaking, neighborhood transformation, and sustainable economy
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Mayor’s welcome and introduction.
  3. City Manager’s review of the purpose of the Strategic Planning Session.
  4. Participate in a facilitated discussion to establish a shared vision and direction relating to the current and future City Council Strategic Priorities. City Council facilitated discussion topics on the Strategic Priorities will include, but are not limited to:
  5. a. What 2020 taught the Council and the City that should be considered in future plans; b. What is important to move Mesa forward in the next two to four years or beyond; c. Why stated goals/priorities are important to City Council and the community; d. How the City Council can help move stated goals forward; and e. Areas of common agreement on the priorities of the City Council.
  6. Discuss, review and modify (as needed) the current City Council Strategic Priorities:
  7. a. Innovation is the Mesa Way. We deliver innovative services and solutions for our residents, visitors, and business large and small through: i. community safety; ii. a skilled and talented workforce; iii. placemaking; iv. transforming neighborhoods; and v. a sustainable economy.
  8. Closing remarks and discussion on the next steps relating to the City Council Strategic Priorities.
  9. Adjournment.
  10. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al (480) 644-2767.