Canton 2020 Vision
FY 2009-2010
Goal 1: Improve communications with the Citizens
Objective 1 Maximize City website
Objective 2 Maximize City newsletter
Objective 3 Make efficient use of the sound system and projectors in the Council Chambers
Objective 4 Post notices at City Office Complex
Objective 5 Create an annual project checklist and periodically report status on website
Goal 2: Improve long-range planning
Objective 1 Update City’s Comprehensive Plan
Objective 2 Adopt Council policies directed toward accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan
Objective 3 Update city limits, ETJ and zoning maps
Objective 4 Incorporate long-range planning in the City budget and implement multi-year budgeting
Goal 3: Review and adopt sound financial policies
Objective 1 Consider using bond sales vs. certificates of obligation for long-term debt
Objective 2 Develop multi-year plan for using First Monday funds to retire debt and for capital improvements vs. transfers to City funds for operational purposes
Objective 3 Implement multi-year plan for Water and Wastewater Funds to become self-supporting
Objective 4 Use long-term debt when it makes good sense, but reduce long-term debt in the long-run and improve credit ratings in the short-run (Currently Baa1)
Objective 5 Develop a reserve policy for each fund and for debt service
Goal 4: Address organizational issues
Objective 1 Work to improve credibility of staff and Council with Citizens
Objective 2 Determine and emulate “best practices” in customer service throughout the organization
Objective 3 Support training and professional development of staff
Objective 4 Review organization, re-align to level workload and strengthen management in the organization
Goal 5: Promote a positive environment for economic development in the community
Objective 1 Develop and support policies to encourage housing development
Objective 2 Develop and support policies to encourage retail, commercial and industrial development
Goal 6: Enhance the quality of life in Canton
Objective 1 Continue pursuing recreational, cultural and aesthetic improvements in the community
Objective 2 Continue funding capital expenditures for infrastructure improvements
