Goals & Priorities
The Dubuque 2027 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 City Goals
- Planned and managed growth
- Partnering for a better Dubuque
- Improved connectivity – transportation and telecommunications
Five-Year Community Goals for a Sustainable Dubuque
- Economic Prosperity
- Social/Cultural Vibrancy
- Environmental Integrity
Policy Agenda 2012 - 2014
Top Priority (in alphabetical order)
- Arts and Culture Strategy: Evaluation, Direction, Goals, City Action, City Funding
- Complete Smarter Sustainable Dubuque Community Engagement Pilot on the Arts
- Initiatives for inclusiveness
- Community Organizations: City Support and Funding
- Every Child / Every Promise, Project HOPE, DubuqueWorks, Distinctively Dubuque, Dubuque Concierge Welcoming Program, and initiatives for inclusiveness
- Dubuque Millwork District Master Plan: Projects, Parking Solutions
- Mystique Casino: Evaluation and Direction
- Southwest Arterial Project: Funding
High Priority
- Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: City Support
- Indoor Aquatic Center: Evaluation, Direction, and School Partnership
- Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island: Development
- Safe Community Initiative: Monitoring and Next Steps
- Skate Parks
- Street Improvement Program
- Third-Grade Reading Strategy: Direction and Implementation
2012- 2014 Management Agenda & Major Projects
The City Council also identified a Management Agenda and Major Projects. CLICK HERE to view the Management Agenda and Major Projects list, and to download the detailed City Council Goals and Priorities document. For an abbreviated version of the City Council Goals and Priorities, click here.
Updated September 2012
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