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City of Mansfield Annual Budget and Service Program Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Table of Contents

Strategic Plan

Mansfield, Texas stands at an exciting point in its growth, opportunity, and community evolution. Over the next decade,
the City is committed to building upon its strong foundation while thoughtfully preparing for the challenges and
possibilities ahead. The 10-Year Strategic Plan outlines a clear vision for the future of Mansfield—one that prioritizes quality
of life, thoughtful development, fiscal responsibility, and community wellbeing. Guided by the values of collaboration,
innovation, and stewardship, this plan provides a roadmap to ensure Mansfield remains a safe, vibrant, connected, and
thriving community for residents, businesses, and future generations. Through careful planning and shared commitment,
Mansfield will continue to grow with purpose, preserve what makes it special, and position itself for long-term success.

Management Strategies

City management established priorities and goals through strategic planning sessions with City Council, City staff, and
various boards and commissions. These sessions provided City Council with the opportunity to guide the development of
the City’s Long-Term Strategic Plan and establish priorities for the FY 2025–2026 Budget. As part of this process, City
management and City Council updated the Strategic Plan to reflect projected revenues and expenditures in consideration
of national, state, and local economic conditions.

In addition, City management met with key staff members to gather input for the development of the FY 2025–2026
Budget. Common themes, priorities, and goals were consistently identified by both City Council and City staff for the
upcoming fiscal year.
Throughout the year, City management monitors development activity to ensure responsible stewardship of City
resources. The City of Mansfield’s economic climate remains strong, supported by improving state and national economic
conditions. Strategic investments in infrastructure, rigorous development standards, and proactive economic
development initiatives have fostered continued commercial and retail expansion. Residential development also remains
active across the City, contributing to overall growth.

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