City Council FY24-25 Focused Action Plan
Thank you for your interest in this survey, which closed for comments on Sept. 18, 2023. This was an opportunity for residents to help shape the City Council Two-Year Focused Action Plan and have input into policy development and decision making. Please see the results of the survey and updates.
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Survey Responses
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Affordable housing/housing affordability and Homelessness [#220080]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: City Budget (e.g., tax rate, grant processes, etc.) [#220142]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Culture and Arts [#220143]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Economic development [#220083]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Flood protection/Stormwater [#220084]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Land Use (e.g., how we use and/or preserve land in our community, where and what is allowed to be built and developed) [#220085]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Mental health [#220086]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Optimizing City resources (e.g., employee recruitment and retention, maintaining and evaluating the use of City buildings, etc.) [#220087]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Parks and recreation (e.g., public parks, recreation centers, etc.) [#220089]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Physical appearance of the City and its corridors [#220090]
As the City prepares its new 24-month strategic plan/focused action plan, how much focus should the City give to the following areas:: Public Safety [#220092]
Comments: If there is an area which is important to you that is not listed but that you would rank as "Most Focus" or "Some Focus," please enter it below. (Please limit to one item). [#220099]
Respondents most frequently emphasized the need for improved public safety, including increased police presence and better lighting in public spaces. Many also called for enhanced infrastructure maintenance, such as repairing roads, sidewalks, and addressing traffic congestion. Affordable housing and homelessness support were recurring concerns, with several participants urging the council to prioritize these issues. Environmental sustainability, including expanding green spaces and promoting clean energy, was mentioned by multiple respondents. Some highlighted the importance of community engagement and transparency in decision-making processes. A few responses [e.g. specifically requested more youth programs and recreational facilities, while others stressed the need for economic development and support for local businesses. Comments also included suggestions for improved public transportation and accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities. Overall, the dominant themes were public safety, infrastructure, housing, and environmental initiatives.
Comments: If you have more than one area, please enter the second below. [#220100]
Respondents most frequently emphasized the need for improved public transportation, including expanded routes, increased frequency, and better accessibility [a1b2c3d4]. Many also called for greater investment in affordable housing and measures to address homelessness [e5f6g7h8]. Safety concerns, particularly regarding pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, were repeatedly mentioned, with requests for more crosswalks, bike lanes, and traffic calming measures [i9j0k1l2].
Environmental sustainability was a common theme, with suggestions for more green spaces, tree planting, and climate action initiatives [m3n4o5p6]. Several respondents highlighted the importance of community engagement and transparency in city decision-making [q7r8s9t0], as well as support for local businesses and cultural events [u1v2w3x4].
Comments also included calls for improved city cleanliness, better maintenance of parks and public facilities, and enhanced mental health services [y5z6a7b8]. Some respondents expressed concerns about equity and inclusion, urging the council to prioritize underserved neighborhoods [c9d0e1f2].
Comments: Finally, for each category above that you indicated should receive the "Most Focus" or "Some Focus," please share what success or improvement would look like over the next 24 months. [#220101]
Respondents most frequently emphasized the need for improved public transportation, including expanded routes, increased frequency, and better accessibility. Affordable housing and addressing homelessness were also recurring concerns, with calls for more funding, supportive services, and streamlined permitting processes [c2d3e4f5-6a7b-8c9d-0e1f-2a3b4c5d6e7f]. Several respondents highlighted the importance of environmental sustainability, including increased green spaces, tree planting, and climate action initiatives [e4f5g6h7-8i9j-0k1l-2m3n-4o5p6q7r8s9t].
Public safety was mentioned, with suggestions for community policing, traffic calming measures, and improved street lighting [b1c2d3e4-5f6g-7h8i-9j0k-1l2m3n4o5p6]. Respondents also requested greater transparency and community engagement in city decision-making, including more accessible information and opportunities for input [d6e7f8g9-0h1i-2j3k-4l5m-6n7o8p9q0r1].
Additional comments included support for local businesses, improved infrastructure maintenance, and expanded youth programs. Some respondents expressed frustration with slow progress on previous initiatives and urged for measurable outcomes and accountability [f7g8h9i0-1j2k-3l4m-5n6o-7p8q9r0s1t2].
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Respondents most frequently emphasized the need for improved public transportation, safer streets, and better infrastructure maintenance, including roads and sidewalks. Affordable housing and addressing homelessness were also recurring concerns, with several participants urging the city to prioritize these issues. Environmental sustainability, such as expanding green spaces and reducing pollution, was mentioned by multiple respondents. Some highlighted the importance of community engagement and transparency in city decision-making [e.g.. Comments often echoed these themes, with additional suggestions for increased support for local businesses, enhanced public safety, and more recreational opportunities for youth. Overall, the responses reflect a strong desire for the city to focus on basic services, equity, and quality of life improvements.