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Sanford unveils five-year strategic plan and digital reporting overhaul

5968944 · October 14, 2025
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City staff presented a five-year strategic plan emphasizing CARE values and a move toward consolidated, digital performance reporting; commissioners debated moving the city manager’s monthly report to quarterly.

City staff introduced a five-year strategic plan and a consolidated online performance hub at the Sanford City Commission work session on Oct. 13, describing a shift to digital reporting and departmental alignment with new mission, vision and values.

Elizabeth Jones, the staff presenter, said the plan went into effect Oct. 1 and will guide the city across five priorities with nine supporting goals. She described the plan’s mission and vision and said the city adopted employee values using the acronym CARE — “community focused, accountable, resilient, and environmentally responsible.” Jones said every department will…

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