RPC launches strategic planning process with consultant Strategy Matters

Oct 21, 2026

The commission hired Strategy Matters (Boston) after an RFP with 34 proposals; a steering committee of executive finance members and staff will draft mission, vision and values and return options to the full board, with a steering retreat and broader engagement to follow.

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The commission announced it has budgeted and launched a strategic planning initiative, selected a consultant and established a steering committee to guide early drafting. Staff said the RPC received 34 proposals in a competitive RFP process and contracted with Strategy Matters of Boston to lead the work. "We are contracted with Strategy Matters out of Boston," the executive director told commissioners.

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