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The City of Dubuque - Masterpiece on the Mississippi

The City of Dubuque - Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Goals & Priorities
The Dubuque 2024 Vision Statement
The City of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified economy and expanding global connections; the Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating culture and heritage and has actively preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi; Dubuque citizens experience healthy living and active retirement through quality, livable neighborhoods and an abundance of fun things to do and they are engaged in the community, achieving goals through partnerships; and Dubuque City government is financially sound and providing services with citizens getting value for their tax dollars.

Mission Statement
The City’s mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living, and contribute to a sustainable city. The City plans for the community’s future, and facilitates access to critical human services. The result is a financially sound city government and citizens getting services and value for their tax dollar.

Five-Year Goals
  • Diverse, strong Dubuque economy
  • Sustainable city
  • Planned and managed growth
  • Partnering for a better Dubuque
  • Improved connectivity - transportation and telecommunications


Policy Agenda 2009 - 2011

Top Priority

  • Sustainability Plan
  • Historic Millwork District
  • Sanitary Sewer/Water Pollution Control Plant
  • Neighborhood Crime and Gangs: Comprehensive Evaluation and Strategy
  • Carnegie-Stout Public Library Staffing

High Priority
  • “Smarter” City
  • Market-Rate Housing
  • Arts and Cultural Affairs Funding
  • Public Transportation Model
  • Every Child | Every Promise

        The 2009-2011 Management Agenda was also established. These issues represent short-term projects for the City Manager and City of Dubuque staff. Included in the Management Agenda are items that are considered major projects that involve significant city resources and may span more than one year for completion:

        Management Agenda 2009-2011
        Top Priority
        • DubuqueWorks
        • Community Conversation on Sustainability
        • Washington Neighborhood
        • Southwest Arterial

        High Priority
        • Disaster Preparedness Plan
        • Downtown Parking Ramps
        • Annual Street Program
        • Airport Master Plan
        • Partnering with Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque


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