The Strategic Plan is our guiding plan for the City of Temple and serves as a management tool that helps the organization align its leadership, resources, and operations in support of achieving the City’s vision of making Temple a place you love to call home.
In September 2019, the City Council adopted the City of Temple 2020 Strategic Plan. The plan includes the City’s vision, mission, values, and strategic focus areas for fiscal years 2020 through 2028. While the focus areas and goals of the City's Strategic plan will be re-evaluated every five years, the initiatives and priorities that ensure the implementation of the Plan are evaluated annually during the budgeting process.
Read the full plan or select any of the focus areas below to learn more about the goals and initiatives behind it.
Strategic Plan
Use this link to view the complete City of Temple Strategic Plan with Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 updates.
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High Performing Organization
The High-Performing Organization focus area reflects our commitment to organizational excellence, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement within our organization to ensure we provide exceptional service without exception.
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Communication & Collaboration
The Communication & Collaboration focus area reflects our commitment to building strong community connections and expanding opportunities for engagement and participation. We are committed to responsive and transparent communications with our community.
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Places & Spaces
The Places & Spaces focus area reflects our commitment to making Temple a place you love to call home. We are committed to fostering vibrant neighborhoods, beautiful spaces, and unique experiences to ensure Temple is a unique place with amazing arts, culture, dining, and recreation.
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Public Safety
The Public Safety focus area reflects our commitment to providing the community a safe place where citizens and businesses can thrive. We are committed to and focused on fostering positive relationships with the community.
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Smart Growth
The Smart Growth focus area reflects our commitment to investing in our infrastructure, facilities, and systems in order to prepare for growth and redevelopment as well as to preserve our assets.
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