2008 Office of the Mayor Goals

1. Coordinate a team building training workshop to help the new Council, new Mayor and Department Heads (current and new) all work together effectively.  (All Council Goals)
2. Implement recommendations that are developed through the 2007 business survey and economic development strategic planning process.  (Council Goal 8)
3. Provide leadership and coordination for a city team charged with minimizing disruptive tenant issues and provide quarterly progress reports to the City Council.  (Council Goals 1, 3, 5 and 9)
4. Complete a plan for City facilities (City Hall, Library, Public Works Annex, Police Dept, etc.) that specifies funding and timing for all facility improvements. (Council Goals 1, 6, 8 and 10)
5. Fully implement the public involvement action plan developed in 2007.  (All Council Goals)
6. Implement Council adopted Countywide Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations.  (Council Goals 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10)
7. Continue to pursue State and federal funds for development of infrastructure for the Waterfront Redevelopment project and for other City projects and programs.  (All Council Goals)
8. Work with Whatcom County to implement a unified Lake Whatcom Watershed Management structure.  (Council Goal 2)
9. Complete the Waterfront Redevelopment Master Plan and adopt a development agreement with the Port of Bellingham.  (Council Goal 4)
10. Work with the Planning Department and the Neighborhoods to develop the plans for at least 3 urban centers.  (Council Goals 5 and 8)
11. Increase participation in Map Your Neighborhood (disaster preparedness).  (Council Goals 1, 5 and 11)

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