Seaside officials back plan to launch competitive strategic-planning RFP

Jun 8, 2026

City manager Spencer proposed a six‑month, consultant‑assisted strategic‑planning process to tie council priorities to staff work and the budget; council signaled consensus to solicit proposals and begin community outreach this fall to start work in January.

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Seaside City Manager Spencer told the council on June 8 that he wants the city to move from a two‑year “strategic blueprint” to a fuller strategic‑planning cycle that links community input, council visioning, staff work plans and budgeting.

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