On March 9 Council agenda there is report regarding establishment of a strategic plan for the remaining time of this Council (i.e. through to 2022).  The report requests endorsement of the identified priorities, objectives and key actions which will then inform development of key performance measures & indicators.  I confess that my first response on hearing about the plan to develop this was dismay but I quickly realized that there is significant value in terms of defining to the community what is to be achieved over the term of Council.  And, accordingly it provides clarity to the Staff as to expected outcomes.  As indicated in this report the key performance indicators/measurements will be presented in April with a final straetegic plan.  At 5:00pm on March 9 there is a working council session in which Staff will provide a thorough review to Council of this new process; Public is invited to attend & listen to learn more.

The last couple pages of the report identifies the 4 priorites below and then identifies specific objectives for each and actions plans to achieve. I encourage you to read the report and give me your perspective.  As a resident in King is this what you would like to see?

• green and sustainable future,
• investment in infrastructure
• cultivating safe
• healthy and resilient communities
• service delivery excellence and innovation.