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City presents refreshed strategic plan framework to align priorities with FY26 budget
Summary
Seaside staff presented a refreshed strategic plan that keeps five council‑approved pillars and will be used to align departmental budgets and action items for FY2025‑26; council will review the plan alongside the budget next month.
The City of Seaside presented a refreshed strategic plan framework May 15 designed to translate council priorities into measurable strategies and action items the city will use during the FY2025‑26 budget process.
What staff presented
Consultant Michelle Slade summarized the process: staff and council workshops plus community engagement informed a refresh that retains five pillars — effective accessible governance; vibrant local economy; diverse inclusive community; enhanced infrastructure and water supply; and community safety and quality of life. Assistant City Manager Dan Milas described how the plan will be used to tie departmental budget requests back to council goals and to produce quarterly progress updates to the council.
Implementation and next steps
Staff said they will present the finalized plan alongside the FY2025‑26 budget for council consideration on June 24 and will add measurable action items, impact factors (public engagement, capital projects, policy changes) and a quarterly monitoring dashboard. Councilmembers asked about public access to progress reports and staff said quarterly updates and staff reports will indicate which strategic goals each action item supports.
Ending
Council thanked the consultant and staff for the process and asked that regular public reporting make the plan a living document tied to budget decisions.
