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Freeport council begins community-driven process to set FY26–27 strategic priorities

Freeport City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

City staff outlined six draft themes— infrastructure, public safety, youth recreation, economic development and tourism, municipal service delivery, and city facilities— and will carry them to community engagement before returning April 20 for prioritization to guide the FY26–27 budget.

City Manager Dr. Kelly presented a framework the council will use to set strategic priorities for the fiscal year 2026–27, asking council members to confirm six draft themes before staff takes them to the community for feedback.

Dr. Kelly said council submissions clustered around infrastructure and utilities, public safety assets, youth recreation, economic development and tourism, municipal service delivery, and facilities and public assets. "Rather than focusing on specific projects right…

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