Strategic Plan

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Framework

The Lawrence City Commission adopted the strategic plan framework(PDF, 869KB) in October 2020 with Resolution No. 7344(PDF, 451KB). The framework outlines the core components of the strategic plan: Mission, Vision, Organizational Values, Outcomes and Commitments.

Mission
We create a community where all enjoy life and feel at home.

Vision
The City of Lawrence – supporting an unmistakably vibrant community with innovative, equitable, transparent and responsible local government.

Organizational Values
Character, Competence, Courage, Collaboration, Commitment

Overview

A Strategic Plan outlines a systematic process for moving toward a vision in a manner that involves the development and prioritization of strategic goals along with measurable strategies.

How does it fit in the broader framework of our City?

  1. The Comprehensive Plan is used to inform the Strategic Plan.
  2. The Strategic Plan drives the Annual Operating Budget.
  3. The Annual Operating Budget moderates the Strategic Plan.
  4. The Annual Operating Budget also enables the City to operate Strategic Management.

The graphic helps illustrate how the parts fit together and why the strategic plan is so important to overall City operations.

Comprehensive Plan informs Strategic Plan; Strategic Plan drives Annual Operating Budget (which moderates Strategic Plan); Annual Operating Budget enables Strategic Management