The City of Tacoma Strategic Direction serves as a clear vision of the City Council’s preferred future—the future we aspire to achieve for our City.
It is the roadmap that directs our City toward positive change and serves as the City Council’s policy direction for the City government. The strategic direction establishes priorities for City government to focus its staff time, energy and money.
The City Council adopted the 2008-2012 Strategic Direction at its April 22, 2008 meeting.
Adopted April 2008 (pdf)
Mission
- We provide high-quality, innovative and cost-effective municipal services that enhance the lives of our citizens and the quality of our neighborhoods and business districts.
Vision
- Tacoma is a livable and progressive international city, regarded for the richness of its diverse population and its natural setting.
Strategic Goals
- A safe, clean and attractive community
- A diverse, productive and sustainable economy
- A high-performing, open and engaged government
If you are interested in finding out what the general public thinks about the City's strategic plan priorities, read the feedback submitted via the online survey:
Discussion notes available for review:
The information gathered from the survey was compiled and shared with the City Council as they discussed the strategic plan.
Download 2005 Strategic Plan (PDF)
Download 2006 Strategic Plan Trends Update (PDF)
Download 2006 Strategic Plan Update Goals (PDF)
Download 2006 Initiative D (Economic Development) Update (PDF)
Download 2005 Center for Performance Management (CPM) Benchmarks (PDF)