Strategic planning is a key process the City of Evans uses to set priorities, focus resources, and guide decision-making for the future. It helps ensure that City departments, employees, and community partners are aligned around shared goals, working toward a common vision, and prepared to adapt to changing needs.

This process allows us to define what the City of Evans stands for, who we serve, what services we provide, and why we do it, all with a focus on long-term impact. Through thoughtful planning, we identify clear actions, track our progress, and measure our success to ensure we are meeting the needs of our residents now and in the future.

A strategic plan is the City of Evan's roadmap for the future. It keeps our teams, departments, and community partners aligned and moving in the same direction. The plan acts as a blueprint to support the long-term sustainability of the City, including our services, operations, infrastructure, and local government as a whole.

By identifying our top priorities and aligning our budget and resources accordingly, strategic planning helps us operate more efficiently and effectively. Without a clear plan, it’s harder to stay focused and make meaningful progress on the issues that matter most to our residents, businesses, and community.

The City of Evans is committed to broad community engagement throughout the strategic planning process. Residents, businesses, nonprofit and community-based organizations, elected officials, advisory boards, and City staff will all play a role.

Everyone in the City of Evans will have the opportunity to get involved and share input at key points in the project, helping to shape a plan that reflects the needs, values, and priorities of our entire community.

There are several ways for people across the City of Evans to participate in the strategic planning process. Elected officials, City leadership and staff, advisory boards, and community stakeholder groups will be invited to join individual and group interviews.

Residents can get involved by sharing ideas and feedback through the City of Evan's online engagement platform, designed specifically to support this planning effort. This interactive site — accessible from the City's website — makes it easy to post comments, respond to questions, and follow the progress of the plan.