Monday, September 27, 2010

Leadership for Waterloo Policy Platform

On Monday September 20th I released my Leadership for Waterloo Policy Platform.

It is comprehensive plan which was developed through extensive consultation in the community, and outlines a vision for Waterloo and a plan of action to achieve it.

Waterloo is rapidly becoming an internationally recognized small City. We have world-class educational and research institutions, a bourgeoning arts and music scene, a thriving high-tech sector, and an advanced manufacturing base alongside a well established financial and insurance industry.

I want to lead this City to embrace a broader vision, one which takes advantage of the tremendous opportunities before us. To be vibrant, innovative and diverse. To be a City that is people-oriented, characterized by a sense of history, distinctive architecture and open spaces, and based on a sustainable environmental and financial foundation. To be a place where each of us can thrive and be our very best.

The plan focusses on three areas:

Sustainability—specific programs or initiatives to help manage our day to day growth.
Community Development—development initiatives with citizens; recreation, arts and culture; and the strengthening of neighbourhoods to enhance our quality of life.
Accountability—process oriented improvements in managing City Hall, public service and public engagement.

Please take the time to review the plan, and I look forward to your comments.


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