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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 2022, 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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