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City manager outlines 6–9 month update to Winchester strategic plan, community survey set for summer–fall
Summary
City Manager Dan Hoffman told the Winchester City Council at its Aug. 26 work session that the city has launched a major five‑year revision of its strategic plan, with department reviews, a third‑party community survey and an anticipated draft later this fall ahead of the 2026 budget cycle.
Dan Hoffman, the city manager, updated the Winchester City Council at a work session Tuesday on a citywide revision of the strategic plan and the timetable for public input and committee review.
Hoffman said the process began several months ago with a council‑created strategic planning committee and is expected to take “anywhere from 6 to 9 months.” He said departments will present updates and draft objectives to the committee before material returns to full council for formal consideration.
The work matters because Hoffman and staff said the strategic plan guides budget and policy priorities across departments. "We really do use the plan," Hoffman said, adding that the city refers to it when preparing the budget and setting…
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