Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning is used to develop a plan so that limited resources are directed toward the city’s highest priorities, consistent with its mission and responsibility as a municipal government.  The following mission statement and three-year goals were developed in January 2018:

MISSION STATEMENT:  While honoring the past and preparing for the future, the City of Chehalis provides municipal services and programs for the benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors in our community.

THREE-YEAR GOALS 2018-2021
(not in priority order)

Maintain and enhance financial stability
Enhance and modernize technology
Increase and optimize staffing levels
Improve and maintain infrastructure
Enhance and maintain facilities (Recreation Park, Dispatch Center, Fire Station)

For each goal, specific, measurable objectives were established for a six-month planning period.  Periodic reports are presented to the City Council, as well as to citizens, to monitor progress, as well as revise objectives and timelines as conditions warrant.  Updates are provided by clicking on the links below.

Core values are also important in the strategic planning process.  The following core values were identified by the City Council and Management in August 2018:
 

CORE VALUES (not in priority order)
* Ethical Behavior          * Honesty and Integrity
* Professionalism          * Reliability
* Dedication and Hard Work          * Collaboration and Teamwork          * Service to the Community