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Executive Summary

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do

something about it now.”
—Alan Lakein

Strategic planning is a systematic and continuous process where people make decisions about

intended future outcomes, how those outcomes are to be accomplished and how success is
measured and evaluated. This executive summary is intended to provide an overview of the City of
Watauga’s Strategic Planning process.

Prior to 2019, the governing body met to review the City’s Strategic Plan during the first quarter of

the new calendar year. To provide greater guidance and encompass new ideas discussed at the
annual retreat, the Council now completes the strategic planning process between the spring and
fall of each fiscal year, which sets the priorities for future budgets. The Council also changed the

plan from a five-year plan to ten-year plan. The strategic planning process includes goals and action
items for upcoming fiscal years. During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, the governing

body finalizes the City’s Strategic Plan by approval through a resolution.

Vision

The City of Watauga remains focused on building an inclusive community that delivers an
exceptional quality of life with access to amenities and programs through good governance,

fiscal responsibility, and transparency.

Mission

Develop programs to attract and support businesses to our community and provide a safe

and secure community for all.

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