We need community engagement in Strategic Plan
At Monday night’s meeting of the Imagine Caledon Stakeholder Advisory Team we brainstormed ideas for strategies, actions and partnerships for the Community-Based Strategic Plan. All the work done to date has been carefully distilled down to 6 main goals and it was these that we focussed our energies on.
I feel very strongly that community engagement is vital in this process. I’m thrilled that so many of you took the time to complete the survey a few weeks back and encourage you all to now attend one of the 2 upcoming Town Hall meetings:
Thursday March 25 – Brampton Christian School – 12480 Hurontario Street, Caledon – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday March 29 – Caledon Community Complex – 6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
I’ll be at the Monday one and hope to see you there!
Can you summarize the 6 strategic goals that were” distilled” for Caledon.
Yes Jerry; briefly:
1) to preserve, protect & enhance our environment and our agricultural resources
2) to facilitate development of a safe, beautiful, vibrant “community of communities” based on smart growth priniciples
3) live healthily – promote active, healthy living for people of all ages & abilities by providing the necessary programs and facilities that foster wellness
4) value and promote culture, heritage and the arts
5) cultivate a diverse and prsperous economy by attracting and retaining employment & providing the required environment for businesses to thrive
6) a committment to sound municipal government and open communication
The Strategic Planning sessions are not quite over – there was one slated for a council workshop today and I believe another in May – I’m really hoping that the community input on this (and there was lots) will remain