A MESSAGE FROM YOUR MAYOR AND COUNCIL

On behalf of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope, I am pleased to present our Strategic Plan, 2019-2022. Our Plan is a framework that is intended to guide Council and Staff in the decision-making process and to direct our resources where they are needed the most over this term of Council.

Developing this plan has been an exciting and energizing process. From the very beginning, we were committed to ensuring that the priorities for our community were shaped in partnership with our residents and business owners, and it was encouraging to see the common interests, themes and concerns that emerged during our public consultations. Providing multiple opportunities for the public and Municipal Staff to participate in the development process, from start to finish, has enabled us to build the Strategic Plan with a strong foundation of community input and has better positioned us to confidently make decisions on the priorities set out in the document.

Now it's our job to ensure that the priorities, goals, and objectives identified in this Plan are met through the lens of our mission and vision. However, this Plan is just the road map. Municipal Staff will manage the implementation of projects, programs and initiatives, but we will continue to rely on community partnerships and consistent public engagement to help us achieve our goals.

Thank you to all of those who contributed their time, talents and expertise in the development of this important document and to those who continue to be dedicated champions of the Municipality of Port Hope. Your civic pride and engagement propels Council to be leaders who are committed to your needs and values.

Mayor Bob Sanderson Municipality of Port Hope