Town of Wake Forest Strategic Plan: 2017-2022

TOWN of WAKE FOREST 2017–2022

STRATEGIC PLAN

Updated by the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners

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JUNE 2019

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s we look to the future, Wake Forest must plan for how it will continue providing services in a manner that efficiently meets the needs of our growing and ever-changing community.

The Wake Forest Strategic Plan charts our course for the next five years towards providing an excellent and sustainable quality of life for our citizens.

Achieving the Goals

STRATEGIES

▲ Economic Development ▲ Safe & Connected Community ▲ Values-Based Organizational Culture ▲ Fiscal Strength

GOALS

The Core Principles By Which We Abide

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MISSION STATEMENT The Town of Wake Forest is committed to improving the quality of life in our community by preserving our character, fostering economic opportunities, strengthening our neighborhoods, delivering superior services and embracing the diversity of our citizens.

V ISION A vibrant and diverse community that provides superior public services and an exceptional quality of life.

we embrace the Town’s core values of

caring, commitment, integrity

and innovation.

GOAL

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Economic Development STR ATEGIES ▼

Foster environment that supports growth and expansion ▼

Promote Wake Forest as a destination for investment, community and visitors

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Safe & Connected Community STR ATEGIES ▼

Provide opportunities for residents to become more involved in Town government ▼

Facilitate the installation of development-related infrastructure through the use of innovative technologies and streamlined processes

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3

Values-Based Organizational Culture STR ATEGIES ▼

Encourage employees to express ideas and collaborate across departments ▼

Provide skills and resources to all for employee upward mobility within this organization and professional growth ▼

Ensure Wake Forest is a competitive employer in the local government job market

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4

Fiscal Strength STR ATEGIES ▼

Maintain and improve the Town’s bond rating ▼

Maintain financial stability of Town ▼

Assess development agreements for public/private partnerships

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