The City of Lacombe Council have approved heir 2022-2025 Strategic Plan which outlines the City’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Objectives for this Council’s term in office. 

"Through a collaborative process, Lacombe City Council was able to create a document that ensures your municipality remains an innovative leader in service delivery," Mayor Grant Creasey said. "The 2022-2025 Strategic Plan is an essential tool which communicates the will of our community to those who implement the policies and services our citizens expect. 

I do not doubt that this forward-thinking, economically-friendly Strategic Plan will benefit our residents for years to come." 

The plan combines the perspectives of all council members and their vision for Council and the City of Lacombe. Council relied on the values of collaboration, fiscal responsibility, innovation, integrity and respect in the Plan to achieve the City's mission: 

Lacombe innovates; challenges ourselves and others to support a vibrant, verdant, inter-generational City of choice. 

The plan’s objectives include:

Growing the Community - Creating an environment conducive for investment and development. 

  • Collaborating with community stakeholders on community economic development
  • Strengthening conditions for investor attraction
  • Attracting major retailers 

Managing Community Resources - Managing the City in a fiscally responsible manner. 

  • Sustainable infrastructure 
  • Sustainable service levels 
  • Sustainable funding 

Building the Community - Long-term sustainable service delivery. 

  • Efficiently delivering core services 
  • Increasing accessibility of City services
  • Planning for adequate transportation options within the community 

Supporting the Community - Maintaining a vibrant, healthy, and safe community. 

  • Supporting expansion of community programming through partnerships 
  • Supporting community safety
  • Supporting a healthy community 

The document, in its entirety, is divided into a high-level plan and more specific details, including tactical assignments and timelines. 

Residents can read the document online by logging on to Lacombe.ca, under the City Publications header. 

This article was written with files from the City of Lacombe.