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Carlsbad presents strategic‑plan progress report; several projects complete, some delayed or stopped

Carlsbad City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported progress on the city’s five‑year strategic plan: 75% of priority projects are on track or complete, examples of completed projects were highlighted, a handful of projects are not on track and four were stopped by council direction (including the Merkle reservoir solar project). Council discussed outreach for the next plan and scheduled related budget‑workshop and fall review steps.

Intergovernmental affairs director Jason Haber presented a comprehensive update on Carlsbad’s five‑year strategic plan, reviewing accomplishments, projects on track, projects not on track and projects stopped at council direction.

Haber said the plan identifies five aspirational goals, 24 objectives and 65 high‑priority projects. He highlighted completed work — including the Monroe Street pool design moving into construction, the Stagecoach Community Park community garden and…

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