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The Priority Goals outlined in this report are the result of a special <br /> planning retreat of the Decatur City Council held on August 18, <br /> 2023 at The Decatur Club. The previous biennial plan has been <br /> revised to reflect new directions provided by the City Council. <br /> Although the strategic plan changes every two years, past and <br /> current iterations reflect: 1) that many initiatives are multi-year or <br /> continuously ongoing projects; and 2) there is comparative <br /> consistency, continuity, and agreement about the council's broad <br /> goals moving forward, and that goals #1 and #2 remain the city's <br /> highest priorities. Additions to the 2023-2025 plan from previous <br /> plans include: a) a list of quantifiable performance outcomes to <br /> measure future success; and b) a vision statement. <br /> Achieving the council's goals is not entirely the responsibility of <br /> municipal government—many goals, in fact, cannot be realized <br /> without close partnerships and cooperation with other entities. But <br /> this document articulates where the city is willing to lead, and <br /> what many of the most realistic strategies and initiatives should <br /> be, to make Decatur better. <br /> VISION STATEMENT <br /> The city of Decatur will be identified regionally as a compassionate <br /> family-friendly community with a sustainable commitment to <br /> better physical and mental health, vibrant business districts, and a <br /> citizenry that cares for one another by creating opportunities for <br /> people to succeed. <br /> Page 12 <br />