Town of Crossfield Strategic Plan 2022-2026 |
BACKGROUND
The Town of Crossfield has undergone changes in Council and Administration with a new Chief Administrative Officer hired in September 2021 and a new Council elected in October 2021. Together, Council and Administration have undertaken the establishment of this Strategic Plan to guide the development of the Town through 2026. While the Town has not previously developed a strategic plan, it has retained consultants to develop various plans for downtown revitalization and economic development.
This process was undertaken with the guidance of an external facilitator and involved Town Council and members of the Town’s senior Administration. The purpose of the plan is to guide the Town’s future, ensuring sustainable community growth and retention of Crossfield’s key strengths. Council has set the vision and the plan will help Administration turn it into reality in a fiscally responsible manner, making efficient use of resources.
The plan is a living document and sets forth the priorities for five years based on the financial realities of today. The plan should be reviewed twice annually and revised once annually in order to ensure current and projected realities, which may change, are considered and reflected. While priorities, action items and goals are identified, Town Administration is responsible for identifying specific means, timeframes and budgets.
On January 7 and 8, 2022, Council and Administration worked together to strategically assess the Town of Crossfield. Based on the strategic assessment, the following five priority areas were identified:
- Sustainable Community Growth
- Town Infrastructure
- Parks, Recreation and Beautification
- Social Development and Emergency Services
- Town Communications and Public Relations
Within these five priority areas, Council and Administration identified action items that need to be accomplished within the next five years in order to work towards the vision.
To review the Town of Crossfield Strategic Plan 2022-2026 visit the Town of Crossfield's website.