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Lincoln sets priorities, still seeks provincial answers By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A set of priorities for Lincoln was approved Monday at Committee of the Whole, but a key component of any future planning strategy is still missing, says CAO Mike Kirkopoulos. While council approved strategic priorities for the current term, Kirkopoulos noted - during later discussions regarding an audit report – the mu-
nicipality still needs details on the province’s “make us whole” statement made with regards to the impact of new planning policies. In the short-term, the new priorities will help steer council through the next phase of its current path. “Our priority plan acts as a roadmap regarding council’s expectations and what will be accomplished through this term of council,” said
Kirkopoulos. “Ultimately, council’s priorities guide the investment of resources and corporate initiatives. The new plan will anchor our priorities in three key areas building on the previous three key areas.” The three pillars are: • Welcoming and Connected Community • Vibrant and Prosperous Community • Responsible and Resilient Community
These three areas, will be implemented to: • Inform the draft budget directions and annual budgets approved by Council and these annual budgets in turn inform the strategic initiatives that will advance Council’s priorities within the departmental plans. • Guide municipal decision-making. • Guide service areas in the development of work plans that align
to achieving Council’s priorities. • Monitor progress towards desired outcomes. “We will focus on things like community engagement, inclusivity, governance, community spaces and connectivity, the Town’s transportation network, economic prosperity and tourism, agricultural excellence, promoting a healthy and safe community, environmental, heritage and smart
growth stewardship, and last but not least, sustainable financial management,” said Kirkopoulos. “As we roll this out to the community, we will build on each of these. It will guide decision-making and ultimately investment in what matters most to our community.” The initiative was approved unanimously. During a subsequent portion of the See STRAT PLAN, Page 3