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1. What are the Strategic Commitments for the City?

Currently there are four strategic commitments for the City of Modesto. These are reviewed annually by the City Council.

Commitments:
Healthy Economy and Great Quality of Life
Vibrant Infrastructure and Sustainable Environment
Great Safe Neighborhoods
Effective Responsive and Transparent Government

2. What is the goal of the Healthy Economy and Great Quality of Life commitment?

Increase the City’s proactive economic development efforts by creating and preserving jobs, strengthening our economic base and enhancing the City’s revenue base.

3. What is the goal of the Vibrant Infrastructure and Sustainable Environment commitment?

Strengthen and maintain a safe infrastructure of city roads, water supply, storm sewers, transit and airport needs for residents, businesses and visitors.

4. What is the goal of the Great Safe Neighborhoods commitment?

Explore new approaches to public safety, working in partnership with the community to reduce crime and maintain a safe and inviting community in which to live, work and play. Increase collaboration with neighborhoods and school City(s) to achieve quality of life improvements, and safe neighborhoods through supporting community self-reliance, problem solving and public/private partnerships.

5. What is the goal of the Effective Responsive and Transparent Government commitment?

Enhance the organizations’ commitment to the 9 principles of EMBRACE IT, develop new and creative methods to leverage technology, market organizational strengths and remain dedicated to seeking efficiencies and continuous improvement.