2024 Business Plan

Building Trust

Goal #1
Develop regular video messages to provide ongoing operational updates to the community.

Goal #2
Develop options for Spanish language captions on City-recorded meetings as well as options for Spanish translation of agendas.

Thriving Economy
Learning Environment

Goal #3
Develop incentive programs and options to attract anchor developments on Hampton Road.

Goal #4
Convert Nance Farm into a Higher Value Community Asset Including a Home for the Arts

Engaged and Vibrant Community

Goal #5
Construct a high quality aquatic and recreation center consistent with the McCowan Park Master Plan

Goal #6
Develop a formal education process for Board & Commission members

Goal #7
Create a Holiday in the Park event

Safe and Healthy Community

Goal #8
Develop new ways to promote and strengthen the Neighborhood Crime Watch Program

Beautiful City

Goal #9
Explore best practices and develop a program for creek maintenance / erosion concerns

Goal #10
Expand the Keep DeSoto Beautiful program to increase participation and engage business owners in community cleanliness