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City Council

The Mayor and City Council are the elected governing body of the City. The Mayor and City Council act as the policymaking
body of the City and are responsible for adopting all ordinances and resolutions, approving major expenditure items, and
annually establishing the City's Program of Services through the adoption of the budget. They further establish a broader
direction for the City through the adoption of vision and mission statements, as well as focus areas. Their vision statement is:
“Bedford is a vibrant, transformational community. We achieve this through our pursuit of economic vitality, fostering
sustainable neighborhoods and commercial areas and providing excellent customer service to our residents."

The City Council and staff engaged in a strategic planning process in June 2017 and February 2018. The Council formally
adopted their strategic plan on May 8, 2018, which consists of the following ve strategic focus areas:
. Revitalization
. Economic Vitality
. Transformation
. Organizational Excellence
. Communicate and Engage with Citizens

Expenditures Summary

A136,754 -$31,386
(-18.67% vs. prior year)

City Council Historical Actual vs. Budget
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